Jan van Tilburg
Jan van Tilburg (16 June 1900 – 21 October 1977) was a Dutch politician for the Labour Party who was a member of the Senate between 1951 and 1955 and Governor of Suriname between 1956 and 1962. During his tenure in government, the Brokopondo Reservoir was created to supply electricity for the Suralco aluminium plant.
Jan van Tilburg | |
|---|---|
| Governor-General of Suriname | |
| In office 11 February 1956 – 18 March 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Klaasesz |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Currie |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 18 September 1951 – 28 December 1955 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 June 1900 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 21 October 1977 (aged 77) Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Political party | Labour Party |
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