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Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen

1860 – 1930

Dutch politician

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Lived 1860 – 1930 (aged 70). Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen was a Dutch politician.

Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen (18 April 1860 – 6 September 1930) was a Dutch politician and Mayor of Amsterdam between 1901 and 1910. Born in The Hague, he studied at the University of Amsterdam and led the student union there. Leaving with a law doctorate, he moved to Amsterdam to practice law. As well as being the mayor of Amsterdam, he was the first Vice-President of the Council of State to not be a member of the nobility.

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Important facts

Born
18 April 1860, Surabaya
Birth century
19th century
Died
6 September 1930, The Hague
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Positions held
Mayor of Amsterdam, Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, Municipal executive of Amsterdam

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen?

Dutch politician (1860-1930)

When was Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen born?

Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen was born on 18 April 1860 in Surabaya.

When did Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen die?

Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen died on 6 September 1930 in The Hague.

What was Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen's occupation?

Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen was a politician.

What nationality was Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen?

Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen

· Wikidata: Q2089833

· DBpedia: Wilhelmus Frederik van Leeuwen

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