Wim Kok
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Summary
Wim Kok was born on September 29, 1938[1], in Bergambacht[2]. He died on October 20, 2018[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,331 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1938[8]
- Spouse: Rita Kok[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[10]
- Native language: Dutch[11]
- Position held: Prime Minister of the Netherlands[12], Minister of State[13], member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[14], Leader of the Labour Party[15], Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands[16], Minister of Finance[17], Minister of General Affairs[18]
- Educated at: Nyenrode Business University[19]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[20], Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[21], Global Economy Prize[22], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[23], Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[24], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[25]
- Member of: Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[28]
- Commons category: Wim Kok[29]
- Cause of death: heart failure[30]
- Residence: Amsterdam[31]
- Family name: Kok[32]
- Given name: Willem[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Wim Kok[34]
- Commons gallery: Wim Kok[35]
- Work location: The Hague[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[38]
- Birth name: Willem Kok[39]
- Name in native language: Wim Kok[40]
- Different from: Willem Kok[41]
- Candidacy in election: 1998 Dutch general election[42], 1994 Dutch general election[43], 1989 Dutch general election[44]
Why It Matters
Wim Kok has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Wim Kok born?
Wim Kok's place of birth was Bergambacht[2].
Where did Wim Kok die?
Wim Kok passed away in Amsterdam[4].
Who was Wim Kok married to?
Wim Kok's spouses include Rita Kok[9].
What did Wim Kok do for work?
Wim Kok worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6].
Where did Wim Kok go to school?
Wim Kok was educated at Nyenrode Business University[19].
What awards did Wim Kok receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[20], Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[21], Global Economy Prize[22], and Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[23].