Samuel van Houten

Dutch lawyer and Minister of the Interior

Samuel van Houten - Leaders & Politicians born 1837
Born

1837
188 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Netherlands

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Worked as a lawyer before entering politics. Held the position of Minister of the Interior in the Netherlands. Contributed to several legal reforms and policies during his political career. Actively engaged in the discussion of social issues and governance in the early 20th century.

Served as Minister of the Interior from 1901 to 1905

Advocated for social reforms in the Netherlands

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