Ko Suurhoff
Ko Suurhoff | |
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and Health | |
In office 2 September 1952 – 22 December 1958 | |
Prime Minister | Willem Drees |
Preceded by | Dolf Joekes |
Succeeded by | Louis Beel |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 23 February 1967 – 14 March 1967 | |
In office 20 March 1959 – 14 April 1965 | |
In office 3 July 1956 – 3 October 1956 | |
In office 24 October 1946 – 2 September 1952 | |
In office 21 September 1939 – 4 June 1946 | |
Parliamentary group | Labour Party (1946–1965) Social Democratic Workers' Party (1939–1946) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacobus Gerardus Suurhoff 23 July 1905 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Died | 14 March 1967 Amsterdam, Netherlands | (aged 61)
Cause of death | Cancer |
Political party | Labour Party (from 1946) |
Other political affiliations | Social Democratic Workers' Party (1923–1946) |
Spouse |
Alida Voorzanger (m. 1930) |
Children | 2 sons and 2 daughters |
Occupation | Politician · Trade Union leader · Accountant · Activist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Netherlands |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1925–1927 (Conscription) 1927–1935 (Reserve) |
Rank | Staff sergeant |
Unit | Johan Willem Friso Regiment |
Battles/wars | Interbellum |
Jacobus Gerardus "Ko" Suurhoff (23 July 1905 – 14 March 1967) was a Dutch politician of the defunct Social Democratic Workers' Party (SDAP) and co-founder of the Labour Party (PvdA) and trade union leader.[1]
Suurhoff attended a
Suurhoff became a
On 4 May 1942 Suurhoff was arrested by the
Suurhoff again worked as a trade union leader for the Dutch Trade Unions association from June 1946 until September 1952 serving as General-Secretary of the Executive Board from August 1949 until September 1952. Suurhoff returned as a Member of the House of Representatives following the resignation of
After the
Suurhoff was known for his abilities as a debater and manager. He holds the distinction as the third longest-serving Minister of Social Affairs after World War II with 6 years, 111 days.
Decorations
Honours | ||||
Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
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Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 22 December 1958 | ||
Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 5 December 1966 | Elevated from Knight (28 April 1951) |
References
- ^ "Suurhoff, Jacobus Gerardus (1905-1967)" (in Dutch). Huygens ING. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
External links
- Official
- (in Dutch) J.G. (Ko) Suurhoff Parlement & Politiek