About Ko Wierenga
Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 80). Ko Wierenga was a Dutch politician.
Heiko "Ko" Wierenga (6 March 1933 – 21 September 2013) was a Dutch politician and member of the Labour Party (PvdA). He served as the Mayor of the municipality of Enschede from September 1977 until April 1994. Under Wierenga, artwork by , called , was installed near Enschede's town hall in 1984.
Prior to becoming Mayor, Wierenga served in the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1977. He then worked for the Centraal Bureau voor de Arbeidsvoorziening as leaving the mayor's office in 1994.
Ko Wierenga died on 21 September 2013 at the age of 80.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ko Wierenga's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ko Wierenga?
Dutch politician (1933–2013)
When was Ko Wierenga born?
Ko Wierenga was born on 6 March 1933 in Borger.
When did Ko Wierenga die?
Ko Wierenga died on 21 September 2013 in Enschede.
What was Ko Wierenga's occupation?
Ko Wierenga was a politician.
What nationality was Ko Wierenga?
Ko Wierenga was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ko Wierenga. https://biography.guide/ko-wierenga/
MLA: "Ko Wierenga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ko-wierenga/.
Chicago: "Ko Wierenga." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ko-wierenga/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC