Gerard van den Anker
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Gerard P. van den Anker (born 18 March 1972) is a Dutch politician, who served as a member of the House of Representatives between January and March 2021. He is a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA).
In this Dutch name, the surname is Van den Anker, not Anker.
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Gerard van den Anker | |
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Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 12 January 2021 – 30 March 2021 | |
Preceded by | Michel Rog |
Alderman in Maasdriel | |
In office 12 May 2014[1] – 9 May 2018[2] | |
In office 2002–2010 | |
Member of the Maasdriel municipal council | |
In office 11 March 2010[3] – 12 May 2014[1] | |
Succeeded by | Leo van Doremaele |
In office 4 January 1999[4] – 2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | G.P. van den Anker (1972-03-18) 18 March 1972 (age 52) Hedel, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal |
Occupation | Fruit farmer |
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A fruit grower, Van den Anker became involved in local politics in Maasdriel in 1999, when he was elected to its municipal council. He later also served as alderman and deputy mayor until he retired from Maasdriel politics in 2018. Van den Anker subsequently became chair of the Nederlandse Fruittelers Organisatie (Dutch fruit growers association) and a member of the Rivierenland water board.