Hendrikus Colijn

Dutch politician (1869-1944)
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Hendrikus Colijn
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Hendrikus Colijn

Summary

Hendrikus Colijn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Burgerveen[2]. He was born on June 22, 1869[3]. He passed away in Ilmenau[4]. He died on September 18, 1944[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and correspondent[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hendrikus Colijn was born in Burgerveen[2].
  • Hendrikus Colijn passed away in Ilmenau[4].
  • Hendrikus Colijn was born on June 22, 1869[3].
  • Hendrikus Colijn died on September 18, 1944[5].
  • Burial took place at The Hague General Cemetery[11].
  • Hendrikus Colijn's father was Antonie Colijn[12].
  • Among Hendrikus Colijn's spouses was Helena Colijn-Groenenberg[13].
  • A child of Hendrikus Colijn was Anton Colijn[14].
  • Hendrikus Colijn held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
  • Dutch was Hendrikus Colijn's native language[16].
  • Hendrikus Colijn's professions included politician[6].
  • Hendrikus Colijn's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Hendrikus Colijn worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Hendrikus Colijn worked as a correspondent[9].
  • Hendrikus Colijn held the position of Prime Minister of the Netherlands[17].
  • Hendrikus Colijn held the position of Prime Minister of the Netherlands[18].
  • Hendrikus Colijn held the position of Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management[19].
  • Hendrikus Colijn held the position of Minister of Economic Affairs[20].
  • Hendrikus Colijn held the position of Minister of Defence[21].
  • Hendrikus Colijn held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[22].
  • Hendrikus Colijn was employed by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[23].
  • Hendrikus Colijn received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[24].
  • Hendrikus Colijn received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[25].
  • Hendrikus Colijn received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[26].
  • Hendrikus Colijn received the Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[27].

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Origins and Family

Hendrikus Colijn's place of birth was Burgerveen[2]. He was born on June 22, 1869[3]. His father was Antonie Colijn[12]. Dutch was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and correspondent[9]. Among Hendrikus Colijn's employers was Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[23]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the Netherlands[17], a public office[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1848[30]; Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management[19]; Minister of Economic Affairs[20], a position[31], in Netherlands[32]; Minister of Defence[21], a position[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1928[35]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[22], a position[36], in Netherlands[37]; and Minister of Finance[38], a position[39], in Netherlands[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[24], Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[25], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[26], Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[27], and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[41].

Personal Life

Hendrikus Colijn was married to Helena Colijn-Groenenberg[13]. A child of him was Anton Colijn[14]. He was affiliated with the Anti-Revolutionary Party[42].

Death and Burial

Hendrikus Colijn died on September 18, 1944[5]. He passed away in Ilmenau[4]. Burial took place at The Hague General Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Hendrikus Colijn ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Hendrikus Colijn born?

Hendrikus Colijn was born in Burgerveen[2].

Where did Hendrikus Colijn die?

Hendrikus Colijn died in Ilmenau[4].

Who were Hendrikus Colijn's parents?

Hendrikus Colijn's father was Antonie Colijn[12].

Who was Hendrikus Colijn married to?

Hendrikus Colijn's spouses include Helena Colijn-Groenenberg[13].

What did Hendrikus Colijn do for work?

Hendrikus Colijn worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], university teacher[8], and correspondent[9].

What awards did Hendrikus Colijn receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[24], Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[25], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[26], and Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[27].

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  5. [15] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [38] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [42] . Onze Afgevaardigden (1909). wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q111369597. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q111369597. wikidata.org.
  26. [41] . Q111369597. wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Wikidata description Dutch politician (1869-1944)
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