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Anna de Waal

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Anna de Waal
De Waal in 1954
De Waal in 1954
State Secretary for Education,
Arts and Sciences
In office
2 February 1953 – 16 March 1957
Serving with René Höppener (1956–1957)
Prime Minister Willem Drees
Preceded by Jo Cals
Succeeded by René Höppener
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
15 July 1952 – 2 February 1953
Parliamentary group Catholic People's Party
Personal details
Born Leendert Antonie Donker
25 November 1906
Culemborg, Netherlands
Died 21 March 1981 (aged 74)
Arnhem, Netherlands
Party Catholic People's Party (1946–1962)
Alma mater Utrecht University (Bachelor of Social Science, Master of Social Science, Doctor of Philosophy)
Occupation Politician
Social geographer
Researcher
Teacher
Nonprofit director
Lobbyist
Activist

Anna de Waal (25 November 1906 – 21 March 1981), was a Dutch politician (Catholic party). She was state secretary of education in 1953–1957. De Waal was the first female government secretary or minister in the Netherlands.

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