Gerard van Walsum

Dutch politician (1900-1980)
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Gerard van Walsum

Summary

Gerard van Walsum is a human[1]. His place of birth was Krimpen aan den IJssel[2]. He was born on February 21, 1900[3]. He died in Rotterdam[4]. He died on July 27, 1980[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Gerard van Walsum's place of birth was Krimpen aan den IJssel[2].
  • Gerard van Walsum died in Rotterdam[4].
  • Gerard van Walsum was born on February 21, 1900[3].
  • Gerard van Walsum died on July 27, 1980[5].
  • Among Gerard van Walsum's spouses was J. M. van Walsum-Quispel[8].
  • A child of Gerard van Walsum was Peter van Walsum[9].
  • A child of Gerard van Walsum was Huib van Walsum[10].
  • Gerard van Walsum held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[11].
  • Gerard van Walsum worked as a politician[6].
  • Gerard van Walsum worked as a writer[7].
  • Gerard van Walsum held the position of Mayor of Rotterdam[12].
  • Gerard van Walsum held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[13].
  • Gerard van Walsum held the position of member of the Senate of the Netherlands[14].
  • Gerard van Walsum held the position of municipal executive of Rotterdam[15].
  • Gerard van Walsum held the position of municipal councillor of Rotterdam[16].
  • Gerard van Walsum held the position of mayor of Delft[17].
  • Gerard van Walsum was educated at Marnix Gymnasium[18].
  • Gerard van Walsum is recorded as male[19].
  • Gerard van Walsum's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gerard van Walsum was affiliated with the Labour Party[21].
  • Gerard van Walsum's Commons category is recorded as Gerard van Walsum[22].
  • Gerard van Walsum's family name is recorded as van Walsum[23].
  • Gerard van Walsum's given name is recorded as Gerard[24].
  • Gerard van Walsum's sibling is recorded as Arnoldus van Walsum[25].
  • Gerard van Walsum's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject Oorlogsbronnen[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Krimpen aan den IJssel[2], Gerard van Walsum… he was born on February 21, 1900[3].

Education

Gerard van Walsum's education included a stint at Marnix Gymnasium[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Mayor of Rotterdam[12], a public office[27], in Netherlands[28]; member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[13], a position[29], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[30]; member of the Senate of the Netherlands[14], a position[31], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[32]; municipal executive of Rotterdam[15]; municipal councillor of Rotterdam[16]; and mayor of Delft[17].

Personal Life

Gerard van Walsum was married to J. M. van Walsum-Quispel[8]. Children include Peter van Walsum[9], a jurist[33], 1934–2019[34], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[35] and Huib van Walsum[10], a politician[36], b. 1932[37], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[38]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[21].

Death and Burial

Gerard van Walsum died on July 27, 1980[5]. He died in Rotterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Gerard van Walsum born?

Gerard van Walsum's place of birth was Krimpen aan den IJssel[2].

Where did Gerard van Walsum die?

Gerard van Walsum died in Rotterdam[4].

Who was Gerard van Walsum married to?

Gerard van Walsum's spouses include J. M. van Walsum-Quispel[8].

What did Gerard van Walsum do for work?

Gerard van Walsum worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

Where did Gerard van Walsum go to school?

Gerard van Walsum was educated at Marnix Gymnasium[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Biografisch Woordenboek van Nederland 1880-2000. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Parlement.com. parlement.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Parlement.com. parlement.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Parlement.com. parlement.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Parlement.com. parlement.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Parlement.com. parlement.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Parlement.com. parlement.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . nos.nl. nos.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Viaf cluster id 202415298
    Spouse J. M. van Walsum-Quispel
    Date of birth +1900-02-21T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of the Netherlands
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