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Hendrik Willem Tilanus

1884 – 1966

Dutch politician

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About Hendrik Willem Tilanus

Lived 1884 – 1966 (aged 81). Hendrik Willem Tilanus was a Dutch politician and university teacher.

Hendrik Willem Tilanus (Deventer, 5 October 1884 – The Hague, 16 February 1966 ) was a Dutch politician and leader of the Christian Historical Union party from 1939 to 1963.

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Important facts

Born

5 October 1884

Birth century

19th century

Died

16 February 1966

Occupation

Politician, university teacher

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Positions held

Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands

Employers

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Awards

Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau

Also known as

H.W. Tilanus, Hendrik Tilanus

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hendrik Willem Tilanus's

Albert Wangerin

1844 – 1933

Mathematician

Harvey Washington Wiley

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hendrik Willem Tilanus?

Dutch politician (1884-1966)

When was Hendrik Willem Tilanus born?

Hendrik Willem Tilanus was born on 5 October 1884.

When did Hendrik Willem Tilanus die?

Hendrik Willem Tilanus died on 16 February 1966.

What was Hendrik Willem Tilanus's occupation?

Hendrik Willem Tilanus was a politician and university teacher.

What nationality was Hendrik Willem Tilanus?

Hendrik Willem Tilanus was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hendrik Willem Tilanus

· Wikidata: Q2614592

· DBpedia: Hendrik Tilanus

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