Dirk Jan de Geer

Dutch politician (1870-1960)
Person human Q693053
Dirk Jan de Geer
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Dirk Jan de Geer

Summary

Dirk Jan de Geer is a human[1]. Born in Groningen[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1870[3]. He died in Soest[4]. He died on November 28, 1960[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Groningen[2], Dirk Jan de Geer…
  • Dirk Jan de Geer died in Soest[4].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer was born on December 14, 1870[3].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer died on November 28, 1960[5].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer died on November 27, 1960[11].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's father was Lodewijk de Geer[12].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's mother was Petronella Elisabeth Beckeringh[13].
  • A child of Dirk Jan de Geer was L.E. de Geer van Oudegein[14].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's professions included politician[6].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's professions included journalist[7].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's professions included writer[9].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer held the position of Prime Minister of the Netherlands[16].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer held the position of Prime Minister of the Netherlands[17].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer held the position of Minister of Finance[18].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer held the position of Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations[19].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer held the position of member of the Provincial Executive of South Holland[20].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[21].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's education included a stint at Utrecht University[22].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer is recorded as male[23].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer was affiliated with the Christian Historical Union[25].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's Commons category is recorded as Dirk Jan de Geer[26].
  • Dirk Jan de Geer's family name is recorded as de Geer[27].

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Origins and Family

Dirk Jan de Geer's place of birth was Groningen[2]. He was born on December 14, 1870[3]. His father was Lodewijk de Geer[12]. His mother was Petronella Elisabeth Beckeringh[13].

Education

Dirk Jan de Geer was educated at Utrecht University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the Netherlands[16], a public office[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1848[30]; Minister of Finance[18], a position[31], in Netherlands[32]; Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations[19], a position[33], in Netherlands[34]; member of the Provincial Executive of South Holland[20]; member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[21], a position[35], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[36]; and mayor of Arnhem[37].

Personal Life

A child of Dirk Jan de Geer was L.E. de Geer van Oudegein[14]. He was affiliated with the Christian Historical Union[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 28, 1960[5] and November 27, 1960[11]. Dirk Jan de Geer passed away in Soest[4].

Why It Matters

Dirk Jan de Geer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Dirk Jan de Geer born?

Dirk Jan de Geer's place of birth was Groningen[2].

Where did Dirk Jan de Geer die?

Dirk Jan de Geer died in Soest[4].

Who were Dirk Jan de Geer's parents?

Dirk Jan de Geer's father was Lodewijk de Geer[12]. Dirk Jan de Geer's mother was Petronella Elisabeth Beckeringh[13].

What did Dirk Jan de Geer do for work?

Dirk Jan de Geer worked as politician[6], journalist[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9].

Where did Dirk Jan de Geer go to school?

Dirk Jan de Geer was educated at Utrecht University[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Onze Afgevaardigden (1909). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [37] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . Onze Afgevaardigden (1913). wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Biografisch Woordenboek van Nederland 1880-2000. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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