About Gerard van Walsum
Lived 1900 – 1980 (aged 80). Gerard van Walsum was a Dutch politician and writer.
Gerard Ewout van Walsum (21 February 1900 – 27 July 1980) was a Dutch politician of the PvdA.
He was both a member of the House of Representatives and the Senate, councilor and alderman of Rotterdam, and mayor of Delft and Rotterdam.
He is most known for last one, which lasted from 1952 to 1965.
Van Walsum was born in Krimpen aan den IJssel and died in Rotterdam.
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Who was Gerard van Walsum?
Dutch politician (1900-1980)
When was Gerard van Walsum born?
Gerard van Walsum was born on 21 February 1900 in Krimpen aan den IJssel.
When did Gerard van Walsum die?
Gerard van Walsum died on 27 July 1980 in Rotterdam.
What was Gerard van Walsum's occupation?
Gerard van Walsum was a politician and writer.
What nationality was Gerard van Walsum?
Gerard van Walsum was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerard van Walsum. https://biography.guide/gerard-van-walsum/
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