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Edward Voûte

1887 – 1950

Dutch mayor

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About Edward Voûte

Lived 1887 – 1950 (aged 62). Edward Voûte was a Dutch politician and naval officer.

Edward John Voûte (17 September 1887 – 18 June 1950) was the Mayor of Amsterdam from 1941 to 1945, during the German occupation of the Netherlands.

Early life and education Edward John Voûte was born on 17 September 1887 in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. He was the son of Meinhard Voûte and Catharine Henriette Perk. In 1890, the family moved to Batavia in the Dutch East Indies. At age eleven, Voûte was sent back to the Netherlands to live with his aunt in Arnhem. He attended the Hogere Burgerschool in Arnhem and studied at the Royal Naval College (1907–1910) in Den Helder.

Career Voûte worked as an officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy until 1915, when he was honorably discharged. He then worked as an inspector at Koninklijke Hollandsche Lloyd. From 1941 to 1945, during the German occupation of the Netherlands, he was mayor of Amsterdam. After World War II, he was arrested for his collaboration with the Nazis. In 1946, he was sentenced to 6 years in prison, which was later reduced to 3.5 years. He died at the age of 62, one year after his release from prison, on 18 June 1950 in Amsterdam.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Mayor of Amsterdam, Secretary
Also known as
Edward Voute, E.J. Voûte

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Voûte?

Dutch mayor (1887–1950)

When was Edward Voûte born?

Edward Voûte was born on 17 September 1887 in Amsterdam.

When did Edward Voûte die?

Edward Voûte died on 18 June 1950 in Amsterdam.

What was Edward Voûte's occupation?

Edward Voûte was a politician and naval officer.

What nationality was Edward Voûte?

Edward Voûte was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Voûte

· Wikidata: Q2627889

· DBpedia: Edward Voûte

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