Johan Ferrier

Dutch-Surinamese politician (1910-2010)
Person human Q333129
Johan Ferrier
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Johan Ferrier

Summary

Johan Ferrier is a human[1]. Born in Paramaribo[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1910[3]. He passed away in Oegstgeest[4]. He died on January 4, 2010[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johan Ferrier's place of birth was Paramaribo[2].
  • Johan Ferrier passed away in Oegstgeest[4].
  • Johan Ferrier was born on May 12, 1910[3].
  • Johan Ferrier died on January 4, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Oegstgeest[9].
  • Johan Ferrier was married to Edmé Vas[10].
  • A child of Johan Ferrier was Cynthia McLeod[11].
  • A child of Johan Ferrier was Joan Ferrier[12].
  • A child of Johan Ferrier was Kathleen Ferrier[13].
  • Johan Ferrier held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[14].
  • Johan Ferrier held citizenship in Suriname[15].
  • Johan Ferrier worked as a politician[6].
  • Johan Ferrier worked as a teacher[7].
  • Johan Ferrier held the position of President of Suriname[16].
  • Johan Ferrier held the position of Prime Minister of Suriname[17].
  • Johan Ferrier held the position of Governor of Suriname[18].
  • Johan Ferrier's education included a stint at University of Amsterdam[19].
  • Johan Ferrier received the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[20].
  • Johan Ferrier is recorded as male[21].
  • Johan Ferrier's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johan Ferrier was affiliated with the National Party of Suriname[23].
  • Johan Ferrier's Commons category is recorded as Johan Ferrier[24].
  • Johan Ferrier's family name is recorded as Ferrier[25].
  • Johan Ferrier's given name is recorded as Johan[26].
  • Johan Ferrier's Commons gallery is recorded as Johan Ferrier[27].

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Origins and Family

Johan Ferrier's place of birth was Paramaribo[2]. He was born on May 12, 1910[3].

Education

Johan Ferrier was educated at University of Amsterdam[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and teacher[7]. Positions held include President of Suriname[16], a public office[28], in Suriname[29], founded in 1975[30]; Prime Minister of Suriname[17], a position[31], in Suriname[32], founded in 1949[33]; and Governor of Suriname[18].

Recognition

Johan Ferrier received the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[20].

Personal Life

Johan Ferrier was married to Edmé Vas[10]. Children include Cynthia McLeod[11], a historian[34], b. 1936[35], of Suriname[36]; Joan Ferrier[12], an entrepreneur[37], 1953–2014[38], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[39], awarded the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[40]; and Kathleen Ferrier[13], a politician[41], b. 1957[42], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[44]. He was affiliated with the National Party of Suriname[23].

Death and Burial

Johan Ferrier died on January 4, 2010[5]. He died in Oegstgeest[4]. Burial took place at Oegstgeest[9].

Why It Matters

Johan Ferrier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Johan Ferrier born?

Johan Ferrier was born in Paramaribo[2].

Where did Johan Ferrier die?

Johan Ferrier passed away in Oegstgeest[4].

Who was Johan Ferrier married to?

Johan Ferrier's spouses include Edmé Vas[10].

What did Johan Ferrier do for work?

Johan Ferrier worked as politician[6] and teacher[7].

Where did Johan Ferrier go to school?

Johan Ferrier was educated at University of Amsterdam[19].

What awards did Johan Ferrier receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Q2451336. Retrieved . dbnl.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . dbnl.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . dutchnews.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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