Jan van den Brink
Introduction '''Johannes Roelof Maria "Jan" van den Brink''' (12 April 1915 – 19 July 2006)  was a Dutch politician of the defunct Catholic People's Party (KVP) now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and businessman. He was minister of Economic Affairs in three successive governments from 1948 till 1952.At several occasions he turned down an offer to become prime minister.
Decorations '''Honours''' Ribbon bar  Honour  Country  Date  Comment 80px  Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown Belgium 1 July 1952  80px Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion Netherlands 12 April 1955  80px  Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre Holy See 30 September 1962   80px Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour France 10 December 1968  80px Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau Netherlands 30 April 1977 Elevated from Commander (30 September 1952) 80px Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great Holy See 1 May 1981
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External links ;Official*   Dr. J.R.M. (Jan) van den Brink Parlement & Politiek*   Dr. J.R.M. van den Brink (KVP) Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal