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Gerrit Oosting

1941 – 2012

Dutch politician

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About Gerrit Oosting

Lived 1941 – 2012 (aged 71). Gerrit Oosting was a Dutch politician, teacher and association football player.

Gerrit Oosting (12 April 1941 in Zwartemeer – 15 November 2012 in Oldenzaal) was a Dutch politician.

Oosting started his career as a teacher in Oldenzaal. From 1978 to 1987 he was an alderman for the Labour Party (PvdA) in Oldenzaal. Subsequently he was mayor of Gieten from 1987 to 1997 and also mayor ad int. of Eelde from 1991 to 1992, succeedingly mayor ad int. of Ambt Delden from 1998 to 2001, and mayor ad int. of Vlagtwedde in 2009.

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Positions held
Mayor of a place in the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gerrit Oosting?

Dutch politician (1941-2012)

When was Gerrit Oosting born?

Gerrit Oosting was born on 12 April 1941 in Zwartemeer.

When did Gerrit Oosting die?

Gerrit Oosting died on 15 November 2012 in Oldenzaal.

What was Gerrit Oosting's occupation?

Gerrit Oosting was a politician, teacher and association football player.

What nationality was Gerrit Oosting?

Gerrit Oosting was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerrit Oosting

· Wikidata: Q1911926

· DBpedia: Gerrit Oosting

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