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Maarten Vrolijk

1919 – 1994

Dutch politician

Poet Journalist Politician

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About Maarten Vrolijk

Lived 1919 – 1994 (aged 74). Maarten Vrolijk was a Dutch poet, journalist, politician and writer.

Maarten Vrolijk (14 May 1919 – 7 February 1994) was a Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA).

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Important facts

Born

14 May 1919, Scheveningen

Birth century

20th century

Died

7 February 1994, Netherlands, The Hague

Occupation

Poet, journalist, politician, writer

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands

Education

Leiden University, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws

Positions held

Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Municipal executive of The Hague, Minister of Culture of the Netherlands, King's Commissioner of South Holland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Maarten Vrolijk's

Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted

1879 – 1947

Chemist

George Van Biesbroeck

Frequently asked questions

Who was Maarten Vrolijk?

Dutch politician (1919-1994)

When was Maarten Vrolijk born?

Maarten Vrolijk was born on 14 May 1919 in Scheveningen.

When did Maarten Vrolijk die?

Maarten Vrolijk died on 7 February 1994 in Netherlands, The Hague.

What was Maarten Vrolijk's occupation?

Maarten Vrolijk was a poet, journalist, politician and writer.

What nationality was Maarten Vrolijk?

Maarten Vrolijk was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maarten Vrolijk

· Wikidata: Q2006321

· DBpedia: Maarten Vrolijk

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