Sorgdrager, Winnie (1948–)

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Sorgdrager, Winnie (1948–)

Dutch politician. Born in The Hague, the Netherlands, April 6, 1948; studied law at Groningen University; received doctorate in 1971.

Became a public prosecutor at Almelo, rising to the position of advocate-general (1986) and procurator-general (1993); served as minister of justice as a Democrat in the Kok government (1994–98).

See also Women in World History.

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