Marga Klompé

Marga Klompé was a Dutch politician and the first woman to serve as a cabinet minister in the Netherlands, holding various ministerial roles from the 1940s to the 1960s. She was a member of the Catholic People's Party and is known for her work in social policy, public health, and social welfare, helping to rebuild and modernize the Netherlands after World War II. Klompé’s efforts contributed to establishing important social programs and policies that improved the lives of many Dutch citizens, making her a pioneering figure in Dutch politics and social welfare.