Theo Heemskerk

Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Theodorus Heemskerk 20 July 1852 Amsterdam, Netherlands

12 June 1932(1932-06-12) (79) Utrecht, Netherlands

12 February 1908 – 29 August 1913

Dutch politician Theodorus "Theo" Heemskerk (20 July 1852 – 12 June 1932) was a Dutch politician of the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP) who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 12 February 1908 until 29 August 1913. Heemskerk is particularly known as the founder of the Dutch poverty and vaccination laws. His father Jan Heemskerk also served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Decorations Honours Ribbon bar Honour Country Date Comment Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau Netherlands 10 October 1913 Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion Netherlands 27 August 1926 Ribbon bar Honour Country Date Comment Minister of State Netherlands 27 August 1926 Style of Excellency