Politicians who died on July 17

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on July 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2002 Joseph Luns

  Joseph Luns was a prominent Dutch politician who served as the Netherlands' foreign minister for 19 years and later became NATO's Secretary...

• 2005 Edward Heath

  British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974, known for leading the United Kingdom into the European...