Hendrik Koekoek (May 22, 1912 - February 8, 1987) was a Dutch farmer and politician of the defunct Farmers' Party (Boerenpartij - BP). 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 from May 15, 1963 until September 9, 1981 and as an MP from June 5, 1963 until June 10, 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]
Hendrik Koekoek | |
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| Parliamentary leader of the Farmers' Party in the House of Representatives | |
| In office May 15, 1963 – September 9, 1981 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office June 5, 1963 – June 10, 1981 | |
| Party leader of the Farmers' Party | |
| In office April 4, 1958 – June 10, 1981 | |
| Party chair of the Farmers' Party | |
| In office April 4, 1958 – June 10, 1981 | |
| Leader | Hendrik Koekoek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hendrik Koekoek May 22, 1912 Hollandscheveld, Niederlande |
| Died | February 8, 1987 (aged 74) Bennekom, Netherlands |
| Political party | Farmers' Party |
| Other political affiliations | Christian Historical Union (until 1956) |
| Spouse | Doortje van Zetten (m. 1942) |
| Occupation | Politician Farmer |
| Nickname | Farmer Koekoek |
References
- ^ Template:Nl KOEKOEK, Hendrik (1912-1987), Historici.nl, February 10, 2012
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