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John Kerstens

b. 1965

Dutch former politician

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About John Kerstens

Born 1965. John Kerstens is a Dutch politician and trade unionist.

Johannes Wilhelmus Maria "John" Kerstens (born 20 January 1965) is a Dutch politician and former trade union leader. As a member of the Labour Party (Partij van de Arbeid) he was an MP between 20 September 2012 and 23 March 2017.

Kerstens was vice president of the Federation Dutch Labour Movement (Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging) and president of affiliate union FNV Construction (FNV Bouw).

Kerstens studied law at Tilburg University. He has one daughter and a younger son and he lives in Arnhem.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Tilburg University
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands
Employers
Construction and Wood Union

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Kerstens's

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Kerstens?

Dutch former politician

When was John Kerstens born?

John Kerstens was born on 20 January 1965 in Zegge.

What is John Kerstens's occupation?

John Kerstens is a politician and trade unionist.

What nationality is John Kerstens?

John Kerstens is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: John Kerstens

Β· Wikidata: Q502110

Β· DBpedia: John Kerstens

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