Willem Oltmans
Willem Oltmans | |
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Oltmans in 1983 | |
| Born | Willem Leonard Oltmans 10 June 1925 Huizen, Netherlands |
| Died | 30 September 2004 (aged 79) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Education | Nyenrode Business University Yale University |
| Occupation | Investigative Journalist · Author · Interviewer |
| Years active | 1950–2004 |
Willem Leonard Oltmans (addressed as William Oltmans in some English publications; 10 June 1925 – 30 September 2004) was a Dutch investigative journalist and author active in international politics.
Due to the highly critical stance he often took towards Dutch foreign policy, as of 1956, the Dutch government conspired to keep him out of work. A lengthy lawsuit (1991–2000) involving the Royal family led to the state having to pay him damages.