Hendrik Koekoek (22 May 1912 – 8 February 1987) was a Dutch farmer, politician, and founder of the defunct
Farmers' Party (''Boerenpartij''; BP).
Koekoek was the leader and
party chair of the BP from 1958 until 1981. He served as the party's
Parliamentary leader
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in the
House of Representatives
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from 5 June 1963 until 10 June 1981. He was also a member of the
States-Provincial
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of
Gelderland
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between 6 June 1962 and 5 June 1963. Although he was widely known, he was never a major force in the Dutch political landscape.
KOEKOEK, Hendrik (1912-1987)
Historici.nl, 10 February 2012
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