Hendrik Koekoek

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

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.^[1]

References

1. (Dutch) KOEKOEK, Hendrik (1912-1987), Historici.nl, 10 February 2012

External links

Official

• (Dutch) H. (Hendrik) Koekoek Parlement & Politiek