The De Meester cabinet was the

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from 17 August 1905 until 12 February 1908. The cabinet was formed by the

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Liberal Union (LU) and the

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(VDB) after the election of 1905. The

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cabinet was a

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in the

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but was supported by Independent Liberals for a majority.

Theo de Meester Theodoor Herman "Theo" de Meester (16 December 1851 – 27 December 1919) was a Dutch politician of the Liberal Union and economist. He served as Chairman of the Council of Ministers from 17 August 1905 until 12 February 1908. De Meester was ...

of the Liberal Union was

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Composition

References

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