Johannes Kielstra
Johannes Coenraad Kielstra (13 November 1878 – 1 April 1951) was a Dutch professor and Governor of Suriname from 1933 until 1944. During World War II, he increased his authority and imprisoned political opponents causing the resignation of all elected members of the Estates of Suriname. On 28 December 1943, he was given an honourable discharge by the Dutch government-in-exile. He served as Ambassador of the Netherlands to Mexico from 1944 until 1948.
Johannes Kielstra | |
|---|---|
| Governor-General of Suriname | |
| In office 16 August 1933 – 3 January 1944 | |
| Preceded by | Bram Rutgers |
| Succeeded by | Johannes Brons |
| Ambassador of the Netherlands to Mexico | |
| In office January 1944 – 1948 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johannes Coenraad Kielstra 13 November 1878 Zwartsluis, Netherlands |
| Died | 1 April 1951 (aged 72) Monaco |
| Political party | National Union |
| Occupation | Diplomat, professor |
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