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Hans Kolfschoten

1903 – 1984

Dutch politician

Politician Jurist Mayor
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About Hans Kolfschoten

Lived 1903 – 1984 (aged 80). Hans Kolfschoten was a Dutch politician, jurist and mayor.

Henri Anthony Melchior Tieleman "Hans" Kolfschoten (17 August 1903 – 2 August 1984) was a Dutch politician of the defunct Catholic People's Party (KVP).

Kolfschoten was minister of Justice, a member of the Senate, and mayor of Eindhoven and The Hague. In 1945, Kolfschoten refused permanent residency to the Polish Jew Chaim Engel and his Dutch wife Selma Engel-Wijnberg, who survived Sobibor extermination camp.

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Important facts

Born
17 August 1903, Arnhem
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 August 1984, The Hague
Occupation
Politician, jurist, mayor
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands
Education
University of Amsterdam, Catholic Comprehensive School, Breul, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws
Positions held
Justice minister, Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, Mayor of The Hague
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Royal Victorian Order; Order of the Crown; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II; Order of Merit for Distinguished Services; Officer of the National Order of the Ivory Coast; Honorary citizen of Eindhoven

People in Hans Kolfschoten's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Selma Engel-Wijnberg
1922 – 2018
Diarist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Kolfschoten?

Dutch politician (1903-1984)

When was Hans Kolfschoten born?

Hans Kolfschoten was born on 17 August 1903 in Arnhem.

When did Hans Kolfschoten die?

Hans Kolfschoten died on 2 August 1984 in The Hague.

What was Hans Kolfschoten's occupation?

Hans Kolfschoten was a politician, jurist and mayor.

What nationality was Hans Kolfschoten?

Hans Kolfschoten was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Kolfschoten

· Wikidata: Q1951178

· DBpedia: Hans Kolfschoten

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