Henny Eman (born 1887)

Jan Hendrik Albert "Henny" Eman (7 August 1887 – 17 October 1957) was an Aruban politician and founder of the Aruban People's Party who led the movement for Aruba's autonomy from Curaçao. His grandson went on to become the first Prime Minister of Aruba.

Henny Eman
Statue of Henny Eman in Oranjestad, next to Parliament
Member of Parliament of the Netherlands Antilles
In office
1954  17 October 1957
Member of Parliament of Curaçao
In office
1941–1954
Member of the Island Council of Aruba
In office
1922–1941
Personal details
Born
Jan Hendrik Albert Eman

(1887-08-07)7 August 1887
Aruba
Died17 October 1957(1957-10-17) (aged 70)
Aruba
Political partyAruban People's Party
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