About Henk Oosterhuis
Lived 1893 – 1962 (aged 68). Henk Oosterhuis was a Dutch politician and trade unionist.
Hendrik (Henk) Oosterhuis was a Dutch trade unionist and politician who represented the Labour Party and its predecessor the Social Democratic Workers' Party. Originally from Groningen, Oosterhuis served in the Senate from 1946 until 1960 and held numerous positions within the labour movement, including Chair of the Dutch Confederation of Trade Unions (NVV) and President of the Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC).
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Who was Henk Oosterhuis?
Dutch politician (1893-1962)
When was Henk Oosterhuis born?
Henk Oosterhuis was born on 20 April 1893 in Oude Pekela.
When did Henk Oosterhuis die?
Henk Oosterhuis died on 21 January 1962 in Naarden.
What was Henk Oosterhuis's occupation?
Henk Oosterhuis was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Henk Oosterhuis?
Henk Oosterhuis was Dutch.
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