Hendrik Koekoek
Hendrik Koekoek (22 May 1912 – 8 February 1987) was a Dutch politician and founder of the defunct Farmers' Party (BP) and farmer.
Hendrik Koekoek | |
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![]() Hendrik Koekoek in 1980 | |
Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives | |
In office 5 June 1963 – 10 June 1981 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office discontinued |
Parliamentary group | Farmers' Party |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 5 June 1963 – 10 June 1981 | |
Parliamentary group | Farmers' Party |
Leader of the Farmers' Party | |
In office 10 December 1958 – 31 December 1982 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office discontinued |
Chairman of the Farmers' Party | |
In office 10 December 1958 – 31 December 1982 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office discontinued |
Personal details | |
Born | Hendrik Koekoek 22 May 1912 Hollandscheveld, Netherlands |
Died | 8 February 1987 74) Bennekom, Netherlands | (aged
Nationality | Dutch |
Political party | Farmers' Party (1958–1982) |
Other political affiliations | Christian Historical Union (until 1956) |
Spouse(s) | Doortje van Zetten
(m. 1942; |
Relatives | Jan de Groote (brother-in-law) |
Occupation | Politician · Farmer · Farmworker · Activist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1930–1932 (Conscription) 1932–1939 (Reserve) 1939–1940 (Conscription) |
Rank | ![]() |
Battles/wars |
The founder and its Party leader and Party Chair from 1958 until 1981. He served as the Parliamentary leader of the Farmers' Party in the House of Representatives and a Member of the House of Representatives from 5 June 1963 until 10 June 1981. He was also member of the States-Provincial of Gelderland between 6 June 1962 and 5 June 1963. Although he was widely known, he was never a major force in the Dutch political landscape.[1]
References
- (in Dutch) KOEKOEK, Hendrik (1912-1987), Historici.nl, 10 February 2012
External links
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- (in Dutch) H. (Hendrik) Koekoek Parlement & Politiek
Party political offices | ||
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Preceded by Office established |
Lijsttrekker of the Farmers' Party 1959 • 1963 • 1967 • 1972 1972 • 1977 • 1981 |
Succeeded by Office discontinued |
Preceded by Office established |
Leader of the Farmers' Party 1958–1982 |
Succeeded by Office discontinued |
Chairman of the Farmers' Party 1958–1982 | ||
Preceded by Office established |
Parliamentary leader of the Farmers' Party in the House of Representatives 1963–1981 |
Succeeded by Office discontinued |
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