Gerrit de Vries (politician)
Dutch jurist and politician
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Gerrit Abrahamszoon de Vries (22 February 1818 – 4 March 1900) was a Dutch jurist and politician who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 4 June 1872 to 27 August 1874. He took office after his predecessor died (Thorbecke).
MonarchWilliam III
Preceded byJohan Rudolph Thorbecke
Succeeded byJan Heemskerk
BornGerrit Abrahamszoon de Vries
22 February 1818
22 February 1818
Gerrit de Vries | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of the Netherlands | |
| In office 4 June 1872 – 27 August 1874 | |
| Monarch | William III |
| Preceded by | Johan Rudolph Thorbecke |
| Succeeded by | Jan Heemskerk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerrit Abrahamszoon de Vries 22 February 1818 |
| Died | 4 March 1900 (aged 82) |
| Spouse | Maria Reuvens |
| Children | 4 |