Johan van Hulst

Dutch politician and Yad Vashem recipient

Johan van Hulst - Dutch politician and Yad Vashem recipient
Born

January 28th, 1911
114 years ago

Died

March 22nd, 2018
7 years ago — 107 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

Career included roles as a politician, academic, and author. Served in the Dutch Parliament and held a position in the Senate. Actively worked in the resistance during World War II, assisting Jewish children to escape from the Nazis. After the war, contributions continued in education and politics, influencing policies related to Jewish cultural heritage. Received the Yad Vashem honor for efforts to save lives during the Holocaust.

Served in the Dutch Parliament

Received Yad Vashem honor for Holocaust efforts

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