About Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst
Lived 1846 – 1931 (aged 84). Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst was a Dutch politician.
Jan Joseph Godfried, Baron van Voorst tot Voorst Sr. (16 September 1846 – 17 January 1931) was a Dutch politician and lieutenant-general of the Dutch army.
He was a member of the RKSP and was President of the Senate between 1914 and 1929. He was preceded by Jan Elias Nicolaas Schimmelpenninck van der Oye and was succeeded by Willem Lodewijk de Vos van Steenwijk.
Decorations Tot Voorst received the following decorations: Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion Officier of the French Légion d'honneur Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog Knight of the Order of the Crown (Prussia) Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy Commander of the Order of Franz Joseph Commander of the Order of the Sword
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Who was Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst?
Dutch politician (1846-1931)
When was Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst born?
Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst was born on 16 September 1846 in Elden.
When did Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst die?
Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst died on 17 January 1931 in Arnhem.
What was Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst's occupation?
Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst was a politician.
What nationality was Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst?
Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst was Dutch.
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