Gerard Beelaerts van Blokland
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Gerard Jacob Theodoor Beelaerts van Blokland (12 January 1843 – 14 March 1897) was a Dutch politician known for serving as European envoy for the South African Republic from 1884 to 1897, and as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1888 to 1891.
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Gerard Beelaerts van Blokland | |
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Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 7 May 1888 – 15 September 1891 (1888-05-07 – 1891-09-15) | |
Preceded by | Eppo Jacobus Cremers |
Succeeded by | Johan George Gleichman |
Personal details | |
Born | Gerard Jacob Theodoor Beelaerts van Blokland (1843-01-12)12 January 1843 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
Died | 14 March 1897(1897-03-14) (aged 54) The Hague, Netherlands |
Awards | Order of the Netherlands Lion |
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