Hendrik Koekoek | |
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Hendrik Koekoek in 1980
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Parliamentary leader of the Farmers' Party in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands | |
In office 5 June 1963 – 10 June 1981 |
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Preceded by | New title |
Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands | |
In office 5 June 1963 – 10 June 1981 |
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Leader of the Farmers' Party | |
In office 4 April 1958 – 10 June 1981 |
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Preceded by | New title |
Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
Chairman of the Farmers' Party | |
In office 4 April 1958 – 10 June 1981 |
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Preceded by | New title |
Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
Personal details | |
Born |
Hendrik Koekoek 22 May 1912 Hollandscheveld, Netherlands |
Died | 8 February 1987 Bennekom, Netherlands |
(aged 74)
Nationality | Dutch |
Political party | Farmers' Party (1958–1981) |
Other political affiliations |
Christian Historical Union (until 1956) |
Spouse(s) | Doortje van Zetten (m. 1942) |
Occupation |
Politician Farmer Farmworker |
Religion | Reformed |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Netherlands |
Service/branch | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1930–1932 1939–1940 |
Rank | Private |
Battles/wars |
Hendrik Koekoek (22 May 1912 – 8 February 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 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.