Johan Ferrier
Dutch-Surinamese politician (1910-2010)
1910 — 2010
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch-Surinamese politician (1910-2010)
Born
May 12, 1910
Died
2010 (age ~100)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
teacher, politician
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in ParamariboDied in Oegstgeest
1910
Born in Paramaribo (1910-05-12)
1955
PositionPrime Minister of Suriname (1955–1958)
1975
PositionPresident of Suriname (1975–1980)
2010
Died in Oegstgeest
About
Johan Henri Eliza Ferrier was a Surinamese politician who served as the first president of Suriname from 1975 to 1980. He was also the country's last governor-general before independence, serving from 1968 to 1975, before becoming the first president upon independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1975 and also served as the fifth prime minister from 1955 to 1958.
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Who is Johan Ferrier?+
Johan Henri Eliza Ferrier was a Surinamese politician who served as the first president of Suriname from 1975 to 1980. He was also the country's last governor-general before independence, serving from 1968 to 1975, before becoming the first president upon independence from the Kingdom of the Netherl
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan Ferrier born?+
Johan Ferrier was born on May 12, 1910.
When did Johan Ferrier die?+
Johan Ferrier died in 2010, at approximately 100 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — May 12, 1910
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
Respect.
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