Hendrik Jan Smidt (11 October 1831, in

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– 14 March 1917, in

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) was a Dutch

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. He served as Minister of Justice twice, and was Governor-General of Suriname between 30 July 1885 and 18 July 1888.

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* 1831 births 1917 deaths Ministers of Justice of the Netherlands Governors of Suriname Members of the House of Representatives (Netherlands) People from Assen University of Groningen alumni {{Netherlands-politician-stub

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