About Hans Prade
Lived 1938 – 2020 (aged 81). Hans Prade was a politician.
Hans Orlando Prade (23 July 1938 – 3 April 2020) was a Surinamese diplomat and politician.
After graduating from Leiden University, Prade returned to Suriname, and founded the short lived Nationale Volkspartij together with Ronald Venetiaan. Later Prade became a member of the Progressieve Nationale Partij. During the coup, Prade was a commentator on Suriname radio.
Prade served as the Surinamese ambassador to the Netherlands from 24 December 1980 until 1 June 1982. His political and undiplomatic statements were not appreciated by the regime and he was dismissed on 1 June 1982. Prade became chairman of the , a position which he held for about 10 years.
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Who was Hans Prade?
Surinam diplomat (1938–2020)
When was Hans Prade born?
Hans Prade was born on 23 July 1938 in Suriname.
When did Hans Prade die?
Hans Prade died on 3 April 2020 in Rotterdam, Schiedam.
What was Hans Prade's occupation?
Hans Prade was a politician.
What nationality was Hans Prade?
Hans Prade's recorded nationality: Suriname.
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