Dirk Stikker

Dutch politician (1897-1979)
Person human Q194654
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Dirk Stikker

Summary

Dirk Stikker is a human[1]. Born in Winschoten[2], he… he was born on February 5, 1897[3]. He passed away in Wassenaar[4]. He died on December 23, 1979[5]. He worked as a banker[6], badminton player[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Winschoten[2], Dirk Stikker…
  • Dirk Stikker passed away in Wassenaar[4].
  • Dirk Stikker was born on February 5, 1897[3].
  • Dirk Stikker died on December 23, 1979[5].
  • Dirk Stikker held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[11].
  • Dutch was Dirk Stikker's native language[12].
  • Dirk Stikker worked as a banker[6].
  • Dirk Stikker's professions included badminton player[7].
  • Dirk Stikker's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Dirk Stikker's professions included politician[9].
  • Dirk Stikker held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[13].
  • Dirk Stikker held the position of Secretary General of NATO[14].
  • Dirk Stikker held the position of member of the Senate of the Netherlands[15].
  • Dirk Stikker held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Dirk Stikker was educated at University of Groningen[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Dirk Stikker is Men of responsibility[18].
  • Dirk Stikker received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Dirk Stikker received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Dirk Stikker received the Wateler Peace Prize[21].
  • Dirk Stikker received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22].
  • Dirk Stikker received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[23].
  • Dirk Stikker received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[24].
  • Dirk Stikker is recorded as male[25].
  • Dirk Stikker's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Dirk Stikker was affiliated with the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy[27].

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Origins and Family

Dirk Stikker's place of birth was Winschoten[2]. He was born on February 5, 1897[3]. Dutch was his native language[12].

Education

Dirk Stikker was educated at University of Groningen[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6], badminton player[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs[13], a position[28], in Netherlands[29]; Secretary General of NATO[14], a position[30], in NATO[31], founded in 1952[32]; member of the Senate of the Netherlands[15], a position[33], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[34]; and ambassador[16], a diplomatic rank[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Dirk Stikker is Men of responsibility[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Wateler Peace Prize[21], a peace award[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1927[42]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22], a grade of an order[43], in Luxembourg[44], founded in 1841[45]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[23], a grade of an order[46], in Belgium[47]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[24], a grade of an order[48], in Italy[49].

Personal Life

Dirk Stikker was affiliated with the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy[27].

Death and Burial

Dirk Stikker died on December 23, 1979[5]. He passed away in Wassenaar[4].

Why It Matters

Dirk Stikker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Dirk Stikker born?

Dirk Stikker was born in Winschoten[2].

Where did Dirk Stikker die?

Dirk Stikker died in Wassenaar[4].

What did Dirk Stikker do for work?

Dirk Stikker worked as banker[6], badminton player[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9].

Where did Dirk Stikker go to school?

Dirk Stikker was educated at University of Groningen[17].

What awards did Dirk Stikker receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], Wateler Peace Prize[21], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22].

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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