About Willy Soemita
Lived 1936 – 2022 (aged 86). Willy Soemita was a Dutch politician and minister.
William Soemita (1 March 1936 – 23 September 2022 ) was a Surinamese parliamentarian and minister. He was the only Deputy Vice President of Suriname, serving from 1988 to 1990.
His father Iding Soemita was born in West Java and came as an indentured labourer to Suriname where he founded the political party Kerukunan Tulodo Pranatan Inggil (KTPI) in 1949. In August 1972, Willy succeeded his father as chairman of the Javanese Surinamese party. This ended in 1990 because of the military coup known as the "telephone coup". From 1991 to 1996 he was again Minister.
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Who was Willy Soemita?
Surinamese politician (1936–2022)
When was Willy Soemita born?
Willy Soemita was born on 1 March 1936 in Commewijne District.
When did Willy Soemita die?
Willy Soemita died on 23 September 2022.
What was Willy Soemita's occupation?
Willy Soemita was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Willy Soemita?
Willy Soemita was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy Soemita. https://biography.guide/willy-soemita/
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