Josef van Schaik
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Personal details | |
Born | Josephus Robertus Hendricus van Schaik 31 January 1882 General League of (1910–1926)Roman Catholic Caucuses |
Spouse |
Maria Brouwers (m. 1913) |
Relations | lobbyist |
Josephus Robertus Hendricus "Josef" van Schaik (31 January 1882 – 23 March 1962) was a Dutch politician of the defunct Roman Catholic State Party (RKSP) and later co-founder of the Catholic People's Party (KVP) now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and jurist. He was granted the honorary title of Minister of State on 15 March 1951.[1]
Van Schaik worked as a teacher at a middle school in Arnhem from 1905 until 1906. He worked as a lawyer and prosecutor in Arnhem from 1906 until 1919, served as a judge at the court of Arnhem from 1910 until 1919, and worked as a lawyer and prosecutor in The Hague from 1919 until 1933.
Van Schaik became a
Following the end of World War II,
Van Schaik remained active in politics. He was nominated as a Member of the Council of State, serving from 1 June 1951 until 1 February 1957 and served as Chairman of the Van Schaik Commission, a state commission that was tasked with constitutional reforms and decolonization, serving from 17 April 1950 until 15 January 1954. He also served on several state commissions on behalf of the government. Following the end of his active political career, he remained active as an advocate and lobbyist for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Van Schaik was known for his abilities as a consensus builder and negotiator. He continued to comment on political affairs as an elder statesman until his death.
Decorations
Honours | ||||
Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
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Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre | Holy See | 1 May 1931 | ||
Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown | Belgium | 29 Augustus 1936 | ||
Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 30 July 1937 | ||
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown | Luxembourg | 10 August 1946 | ||
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour | France | 5 June 1950 | ||
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great | Holy See | 31 January 1952 | ||
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 30 April 1954 | Elevated from Grand Officer (15 March 1951) | |
Honorific Titles | ||||
Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
Minister of State | Netherlands | 15 March 1951 | Style of Excellency
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References
- ^ "Schaik, Josephus Robertus Hendricus van (1882-1962)" (in Dutch). Huygens ING. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
External links
- (in Dutch) Mr. J.R.H. (Joop) van Schaik Parlement & Politiek