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Schelto van Heemstra

1807 – 1864

Dutch politician

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About Schelto van Heemstra

Lived 1807 – 1864 (aged 57). Schelto van Heemstra was a Dutch politician.

Schelto, Baron van Heemstra (14 November 1807 – 20 December 1864) was a Dutch politician. He was Prime Minister from 1861 to 1862.

Van Heemstra was born in Groningen, the son of politician Willem Hendrik van Heemstra and Johanna Balthazarina van Idsinga. Van Heemskerk went to secondary school in Franeker and studied law in Groningen. After a short period working as a lawyer in Leeuwarden he was appointed in 1830 as Grietman for Doniawerstal. He took part in the Ten Days' Campaign in 1831.

In March 1861 Van Heemstra was appointed Minister of the Interior in the Van Hall-Van Heemstra cabinet. As minister, he was responsible, with Van Hall, for the introduction of legislation for the construction of state railways.

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Important facts

Born

14 November 1807, Groningen

Birth century

19th century

Died

20 December 1864, De Bilt

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Positions held

Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, Member of the states-provincial of Friesland

Also known as

Schelto, Baron van Heemstra

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Schelto van Heemstra?

Dutch politician (1807-1864)

When was Schelto van Heemstra born?

Schelto van Heemstra was born on 14 November 1807 in Groningen.

When did Schelto van Heemstra die?

Schelto van Heemstra died on 20 December 1864 in De Bilt.

What was Schelto van Heemstra's occupation?

Schelto van Heemstra was a politician.

What nationality was Schelto van Heemstra?

Schelto van Heemstra was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Schelto van Heemstra

· Wikidata: Q1397895

· DBpedia: Schelto van Heemstra

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