Theo Heemskerk

Dutch politician (1852-1932)
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Theo Heemskerk

Summary

Theo Heemskerk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on July 20, 1852[3]. He died in Utrecht[4]. He died on June 12, 1932[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theo Heemskerk's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
  • Theo Heemskerk died in Utrecht[4].
  • Theo Heemskerk was born on July 20, 1852[3].
  • Theo Heemskerk died on June 12, 1932[5].
  • Theo Heemskerk's father was Jan Heemskerk Azn.[10].
  • Theo Heemskerk was married to Lydia Heemskerk-von Zaremba[11].
  • Theo Heemskerk held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[12].
  • Dutch was Theo Heemskerk's native language[13].
  • Theo Heemskerk worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Theo Heemskerk's professions included politician[7].
  • Theo Heemskerk's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Theo Heemskerk held the position of Prime Minister of the Netherlands[14].
  • Theo Heemskerk held the position of Minister of Justice and Security[15].
  • Theo Heemskerk held the position of Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations[16].
  • Theo Heemskerk held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[17].
  • Theo Heemskerk held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[18].
  • Theo Heemskerk held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[19].
  • Among Theo Heemskerk's employers was Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[20].
  • Theo Heemskerk was educated at Leiden University[21].
  • Theo Heemskerk was educated at Delft University of Technology[22].
  • Theo Heemskerk received the Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23].
  • Theo Heemskerk received the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[24].
  • Theo Heemskerk's religion is recorded as Reformed Churches in the Netherlands[25].
  • Theo Heemskerk is recorded as male[26].
  • Theo Heemskerk's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Theo Heemskerk was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on July 20, 1852[3]. His father was Jan Heemskerk Azn.[10]. Dutch was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[21], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and Delft University of Technology[22], an institute of technology[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1842[34], headquartered in Delft[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Theo Heemskerk's employers was Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[20]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the Netherlands[14], a public office[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1848[38]; Minister of Justice and Security[15], a position[39], in Netherlands[40]; Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations[16], a position[41], in Netherlands[42]; and member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[17], a position[43], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23], a grade of an order[45], in Netherlands[46] and Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[24].

Personal Life

Theo Heemskerk was married to Lydia Heemskerk-von Zaremba[11]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Churches in the Netherlands[25]. He was affiliated with the Anti-Revolutionary Party[47].

Death and Burial

Theo Heemskerk died on June 12, 1932[5]. He passed away in Utrecht[4].

Why It Matters

Theo Heemskerk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Theo Heemskerk born?

Theo Heemskerk's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Theo Heemskerk die?

Theo Heemskerk passed away in Utrecht[4].

Who were Theo Heemskerk's parents?

Theo Heemskerk's father was Jan Heemskerk Azn.[10].

Who was Theo Heemskerk married to?

Theo Heemskerk's spouses include Lydia Heemskerk-von Zaremba[11].

What did Theo Heemskerk do for work?

Theo Heemskerk worked as lawyer[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Theo Heemskerk go to school?

Theo Heemskerk was educated at Leiden University[21] and Delft University of Technology[22].

What awards did Theo Heemskerk receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[23] and Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[24].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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