Theodorus "Theo" Heemskerk (20 July 1852 – 12 June 1932) was a Dutch politician of the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP) who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 12 February 1908 until 29 August 1913.[1]

Heemskerk's time in politics saw the modernization of the country's poor law.[2] His father Jan Heemskerk also served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands.

Decorations

Honours
Ribbon bar Honour Country Date Comment
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau Netherlands 10 October 1913
Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion Netherlands 27 August 1926
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Minister of State Netherlands 27 August 1926 Style of Excellency

References

  1. ^ "Heemskerk, Theodorus (1852-1932)" (in Dutch). Huygens ING. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  2. ^ Samenwerken in zorg – een kleine geschiedenis JAN DIRK SNEL12 juni 2020

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House of Representatives of the Netherlands
New district Member for Ridderkerk
1888–1891
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Preceded by Member for Harlingen
1893–1894
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Preceded by Member for Sneek
1894–1897
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Preceded by Member for Amsterdam VII
1901–1905
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Preceded by Member for Sliedrecht
1905–1908
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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of the Interior
1908–1913
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1913–1918
Preceded by Minister of Colonial Affairs
Ad interim

1908
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1910
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1913
1918–1925
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