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)
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	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