About Wim Schokking
Lived 1900 – 1960 (aged 59). Wim Schokking was a Dutch lawyer and politician.
Willem Frederik "Wim" Schokking (14 August 1900 – 5 July 1960) was a Dutch politician from the Christian Historical Union. He was Minister of War and Minister of Marine in the Drees-Van Schaik cabinet, from 1948 to 1950. In his tenure as Minister, he was responsible for the deployment of troops to Indonesia during Operation Kraai and their repatriation afterwards. From 1951 to 1960 he was member of the Council of State.
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Who was Wim Schokking?
Dutch politician (1900-1960)
When was Wim Schokking born?
Wim Schokking was born on 14 August 1900.
When did Wim Schokking die?
Wim Schokking died on 5 July 1960.
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Wim Schokking was a lawyer and politician.
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Wim Schokking was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wim Schokking. https://biography.guide/wim-schokking/
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