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Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit

1907 – 1993

Dutch politician

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About Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit

Lived 1907 – 1993 (aged 86). Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit was a Dutch politician.

Adriana (Jeanne) Fortanier-de Wit (19 April 1907 - 23 December 1993) was a Dutch politician who was member of the House of Representatives for the Freedom Party (, PvdV) from 1946 until 1948, and then for the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (, VVD) until 1958.

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Important facts

Born
19 April 1907, The Hague
Birth century
20th century
Died
23 December 1993, Velsen-Zuid
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Municipal councillor of Rotterdam, Member of the States-Provincial of North Holland
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit?

Dutch politician (1907-1993)

When was Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit born?

Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit was born on 19 April 1907 in The Hague.

When did Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit die?

Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit died on 23 December 1993 in Velsen-Zuid.

What was Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit's occupation?

Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit was a politician.

What nationality was Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit?

Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit

· Wikidata: Q2283187

· DBpedia: Jeanne Fortanier-de Wit

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