Piet de Jong

ModernPoliticianNetherlands1915 — 2016

Dutch prime minister and WWII submarine commander.

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Quick Facts

Born

1915

Died

2016

Country

Netherlands

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score45.8

Piet de Jong — Complete Timeline

1944 AD

World War II Submarine CommandWar◆ Major

Piet de Jong served as commanding officer of the Dutch submarine HNLMS O 24 from 1944 to 1945. He conducted patrols in the North Sea and Atlantic against German forces, contributing to Allied naval operations.

World War IISubmarine Warfare

Impact: regional

1967 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of the NetherlandsPolitical Action◆ Major

Piet de Jong became Prime Minister of the Netherlands on April 5, 1967, leading a coalition government of the Catholic People's Party, Anti-Revolutionary Party, Christian Historical Union, and People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.

Prime MinistershipCoalition Government

Impact: national

1971 AD

Introduction of the Wet op de OndernemingsradenReform◆ Major

De Jong's government introduced the Works Councils Act, which strengthened the rights of employees to participate in decision-making in companies. This was a major reform in Dutch labor relations.

Labor ReformWorks Councils

Impact: nationalconstructive

Resignation as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

De Jong resigned as Prime Minister on July 6, 1971, after his coalition lost seats in the 1971 election. He was succeeded by Barend Biesheuvel. His tenure was marked by economic growth and social reforms.

ResignationEnd of Term

Impact: national