| Hendrik Koekoek | |
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Hendrik Koekoek in 1980
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| Parliamentary leader of the Farmers' Party in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands | |
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In office 5 June 1963 – 10 June 1981 |
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| Preceded by | New title |
| Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands | |
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In office 5 June 1963 – 10 June 1981 |
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| Leader of the Farmers' Party | |
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In office 4 April 1958 – 10 June 1981 |
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| Preceded by | New title |
| Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
| Chairman of the Farmers' Party | |
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In office 4 April 1958 – 10 June 1981 |
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| Preceded by | New title |
| Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Hendrik Koekoek 22 May 1912 Hollandscheveld, Netherlands |
| Died | 8 February 1987 (aged 74) Bennekom, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | Farmers' Party (1958–1981) |
| Other political affiliations |
Christian Historical Union (until 1956) |
| Spouse(s) | Doortje van Zetten (m. 1942) |
| Occupation |
Politician Farmer Farmworker |
| Religion | Reformed |
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| Years of service | 1930–1932 1939–1940 |
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Hendrik Koekoek (22 May 1912 – 8 February 1987) was a Dutch farmer and politician of the defunct Farmers' Party (Boerenpartij - BP). The founder and its Party leader and Party Chair from 1958 until 1981. He served as the Parliamentary leader of the Farmers' Party in the House of Representatives and a Member of the House of Representatives from 5 June 1963 until 10 June 1981. He was also member of the States-Provincial of Gelderland between 6 June 1962 and 5 June 1963. Although he was widely known, he was never a major force in the Dutch political landscape.