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Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt

1852 – 1931

Dutch politician

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Lived 1852 – 1931 (aged 79). Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt was a Dutch politician.

Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt (31 January 1852 in Overveen, North Holland – 14 March 1931 in Katwijk) was a Dutch politician.

Political functions City council of Zeist: 1884-1890 Mayor of Westbroek: 1890-1903 Mayor of Achttienhoven: 1890-1903 States-Provincial of Utrecht: 1892-1909 House of Representatives: 1897-1909 Gedeputeerde staten of Utrecht: 1903-1909 Minister of Colonial Affairs: 1909-1913 Mayor of Katwijk: 1914-1927 States-Provincial of South-Holland: 1916-1917 Senate: 1917-1925

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Important facts

Born
31 January 1852, Overveen
Birth century
19th century
Died
14 March 1931
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Positions held
Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, Member of the Provincial Executive of Utrecht, Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Mayor of Westbroek

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt?

Dutch politician (1852-1931)

When was Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt born?

Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt was born on 31 January 1852 in Overveen.

When did Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt die?

Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt died on 14 March 1931.

What was Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt's occupation?

Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt was a politician.

What nationality was Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt?

Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt

· Wikidata: Q2795163

· DBpedia: Jan Hendrik de Waal Malefijt

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