Harm van Riel (18 February 1907 â 13 December 1980) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.
He served as a Member of the Senate from 6 November 1956 until 5 June 1963, and from 2 July 1963 until 3 June 1976. He was the parliamentary leader of the VVD in the Senate from 24 March 1959 until 3 June 1976. A colourful politician, he was a mentor to Hans Wiegel during the latter's tenure as leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.
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