About Jan Berger
Lived 1918 – 1978 (aged 59). Jan Berger was a Dutch politician.
Jan Johannis Adriaan Berger (18 September 1918 – 6 September 1978) was a Dutch politician. During WWII he hid people who were supposed to be shipped off to Germany as forced labourers. On 21 September 1954 Berger left the lower house. On 3 July 1962 he became a member for the states-provincial, representing Groningen, he was immediately made parliamentary leader. On 11 May 1971 he became a member of the lower house for the third and final time, this time for DS’70, permanently leaving on 1 April 1975. He died on 6 September 1978.
Berger was married to Willy Maliepaard, this union produced two sons and a daughter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Berger?
Dutch politician (1918-1978)
When was Jan Berger born?
Jan Berger was born on 18 September 1918 in Middelburg.
When did Jan Berger die?
Jan Berger died on 6 September 1978 in The Hague.
What was Jan Berger's occupation?
Jan Berger was a politician.
What nationality was Jan Berger?
Jan Berger was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jan Johannis Adriaan Berger
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