Johan Rudolph Thorbecke
Dutch statesman (1798–1872)
1798 — 1872
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Profession
Dutch statesman (1798–1872)
Born
January 14, 1798
Died
1872 (age ~74)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
jurist, politician, historian
Batavian RepublicBorn in ZwolleDied in The Hague
1798
Born in Zwolle (1798-01-14)
1844
Positionmember of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (1844–1845)
1848
Positionmember of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (1848–1849)
1849
PositionPrime Minister of the Netherlands (1849–1853)
1853
Positionmember of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (1853–1862)
1862
PositionAbout
Johan Rudolph Thorbecke was a Dutch liberal statesman, one of the most important Dutch politicians of the 19th century. Thorbecke is best known for heading the commission that drafted the revision of the Constitution of the Netherlands in 1848, amidst the liberal democratic revolutions of 1848. The new constitution transformed the country from an absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy, with the States General and the Council of Ministers becoming more powerful than the king. The amended constitution also granted individual rights to residents and citizens of the kingdom. This made the constitution one of the more progressive at the time. Thorbecke is generally considered a founding father of the modern political system of the Netherlands.
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Who is Johan Rudolph Thorbecke?+
Johan Rudolph Thorbecke was a Dutch liberal statesman, one of the most important Dutch politicians of the 19th century. Thorbecke is best known for heading the commission that drafted the revision of the Constitution of the Netherlands in 1848, amidst the liberal democratic revolutions of 1848. The
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 Rudolph Thorbecke born?+
Johan Rudolph Thorbecke was born on January 14, 1798.
When did Johan Rudolph Thorbecke die?+
Johan Rudolph Thorbecke died in 1872, at approximately 74 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 — January 14, 1798
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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