Petrus Josef Sietse De Jong
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Petrus Josef Sietse De Jong , 1915-, Dutch naval officer and politician. Having entered the royal navy in 1931, he served as a submarine commander in World War II and rose in the navy after the war. He was state secretary for defense (1959-63) and then headed the ministry of defense (1963-67). A member of the Catholic party, he served (1967-71) as prime minister and minister of general affairs, ruling a coalition of Christian and conservative parties. He resigned when his coalition lost its ruling majority in general elections. Shortly afterward he was appointed a senator of the upper chamber of parliament.
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