Cornelis Hubertus Johannes (Cees) van Leeuwen (born 1951) is a Dutch former member of parliament for the Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) from 2002 to 2003.

Cees van Leeuwen
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
2002–2003
Personal details
Born (1951-04-29) 29 April 1951 (age 73)
The Hague
NationalityDutch
Political partyPim Fortuyn List
OccupationMusician, politician, lawyer

Van Leeuwen was elected as a Member of the House of Representatives at the 2002 election and subsequently served as Secretary of State for Education, Culture and Science in the First Balkenende cabinet. He was also a founding member and former bassist of the Dutch progressive rock group Kayak.[1][2] He has since worked as a lawyer specializing in employment law and entertainment law.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Mr.DRS. C.H.J. (Cees) van Leeuwen".
  2. ^ "Cees van Leeuwen". Discogs.
  3. ^ "Mr.DRS. C.H.J. (Cees) van Leeuwen".