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.

Anna de Waal
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 MinisterWillem Drees
Preceded byJo Cals
Succeeded byRené Höppener
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
15 July 1952  2 February 1953
Catholic People's Party
Personal details
BornLeendert Antonie Donker
(1906-11-25)25 November 1906
Died21 March 1981(1981-03-21) (aged 74)
PartyCatholic People's Party (1946–1962)
Utrecht University (Bachelor of Social Science, Master of Social Science, Doctor of Philosophy)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • Social geographer
  • Researcher
  • Teacher
  • Nonprofit director
  • Lobbyist
  • Activist

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