Diederick Charles Mathew

Diederick Charles (DC) Mathew (February 26, 1928 – February 17, 1987) was a politician and teacher. He was a deputy for Aruba in 1964 and held this position for three years.[1] He was also a member of Aruba's Island council (Eilandsraad) [2] in 1962-1963 as well as a member of the “Staten” (Netherlands Antilles House of Representatives).

Diederick Charles Mathew
Mathew c. 1953
Born(1928-02-26)February 26, 1928
St. Maarten
DiedFebruary 17, 1987(1987-02-17) (aged 58)
Aruba
NationalityDutch
OccupationPolitician, teacher
Parent(s)
  • Abraham Mathew
  • Mary Eliza Arrindell
Honours1977 Medal - Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau (Aruba)

Early life

Diederick Charles Mathew was born February 26, 1928 to Abraham Mathew and Mary Eliza Arrindell on the island of St. Maarten. In 1948 he moved to Aruba and completed his teacher's training. He taught at elementary schools in San Nicolaas until 1958.[1]

Career

Diederick C. Mathew started his career in politics in 1951.[1] For several years he worked tirelessly behind the scenes serving the community. He was also studying to become a lawyer, but decided to go full-time into politics. In 1954, was the first time he was listed as a candidate on the Partido Patriotico Arubano P.P.A. (Patriotic Party of Aruba) [3][4] list to be elected member of the “Staten”. The following year in 1955 he also ran to be elected as a member of the Island's council (Eilandsraad). He was elected into this position 1955. DC Mathew has held several positions in his political career.

D.C. Mathew retired after 35 years in Education and Civil Service on September 2, 1985.

DC Mathew as island representative
  • DC Mathew receives Dutch Queen Juliana October 1955

Personal life

Diederick Charles Mathew was married twice. His first marriage was to Elise Ida Legrand and they had one son; Franklin. Elise passed away October 28, 1964 [5] at age 30. His second marriage was to Ann Roumou, a school teacher and they had two children; Leroy and Marlene. They were married until his death in 1987.

Honours

On March 25, 1977, Diederick Charles Mathew received a civilian award medal for “Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau” or Order of Orange-Nassau. This is a Dutch medal awarded to military members or civilians for their distinct contributions to society. DC Mathew received this honor in his capacity as civil servant, member of the island council, and representative.[6]

References
    • Tromp, R.E.(Chief Editor). (1964). Diederick Charles Mathew desde awe oficialmente diputado di Aruba [Diederick Charles Mathew as of today is officially deputy of Aruba]. Observador: Seminario
    Informativo Netamente Arubiano, CXII, 5-6. <https://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00011435/00101/1x>
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  3. Aruba Political Parties <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_Aruba> Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  4. Aruba Government and Politics. <https://www.visitaruba.com/about-aruba/general-aruba-facts/government-and-politics/> Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  5. Wolff, D. (Chief Editor). (1964). Senjora di diputado Mathew a fallece [Wife of Deputy Mathew dies]. Arubaanse Courant, 5172, 2. <https://archive.org/details/BNA-DIG-ARUBAANSECOURANT-1964/page/n2014?q=diederick+mathew> Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  6. Kanselerij der Nederlandse Orden. <https://lintjes.nl/onderscheidingen>
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