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

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of the BP from 1958 until 1981. He served as the party's

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in the

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from 5 June 1963 until 10 June 1981. He was also a member of the

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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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H. (Hendrik) Koekoek
Parlement & Politiek 1912 births 1987 deaths Christian Historical Union politicians 20th-century Dutch farmers Dutch members of the Dutch Reformed Church Dutch people of World War II Dutch activists Dutch political party founders \ Farmers' Party (Netherlands) politicians Leaders of political parties in the Netherlands Members of the Provincial Council of Gelderland Municipal councillors in Gelderland Party chairs of the Netherlands People from Ede, Netherlands People from Hoogeveen Royal Netherlands Army personnel of World War II Royal Netherlands Army personnel World War II civilian prisoners Dutch MPs 1967–1971 {{Netherlands-politician-stub