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De Quay was born in [['s-Hertogenbosch]]. He obtained his Bachelor in [[psychology]] at [[Utrecht University]] in 1926 and his doctorate in 1927. His Master's degree was however in the field of Letters and Philosophy. |
De Quay was born in [['s-Hertogenbosch]]. He obtained his Bachelor in [[psychology]] at [[Utrecht University]] in 1926 and his doctorate in 1927. His Master's degree was however in the field of Letters and Philosophy. |
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In 1928 he was appointed lector in psychotechnics at the [[Tilburg University]], which was followed by his appointment to professor in 1933. During the mobilization in the prelude to [[World War II]] (1939-1940) he served as reserve lieutenant. In July 1940 he chaired the now controversial [[Nederlandsche Unie]] together with Mr. [[Louis Einthoven]] and Mr. [[Johannes Linthorst Homan]]. This Union was controversial because its leaders suggested partial collaboration with the German occupiers. |
In 1928 he was appointed lector in psychotechnics at the Catholic [[Tilburg University]], which was followed by his appointment to professor in 1933. During the mobilization in the prelude to [[World War II]] (1939-1940) he served as reserve lieutenant. In July 1940 he chaired the now controversial [[Nederlandsche Unie]] together with Mr. [[Louis Einthoven]] and Mr. [[Johannes Linthorst Homan]]. This Union was controversial because its leaders suggested partial collaboration with the German occupiers. In August 1940 De Quay started secret meetings with the fascistic Nationaal Front in oder to fuse the two organisations. During these talks De Quay called himself a fascist, the Union a fascistic organisation and said that he rejected democracy.<ref>Stenographic report of the fusion talks between Nederlandse Unie and Nationaal Front, Archive of Zwart Front, Brabants Historisch Informatie Centrum, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands</ref> |
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In May and June 1940 De Quay |
In May and June 1940 under German occupation De Quay was apointed as commissioner for labour as part of the Ministry of Social Affairs. In this position he encouraged the Dutch population to seek employment in Germany. In July 1942 he was arrested and held at [[Haaren]]. This lasted until June 1943, when he went into hiding. |
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In July 1942 he was arrested and held at [[Haaren]]. This lasted until June 1943, when he went into hiding. |
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After the liberation of the southern part of the Netherlands in late 1944, he became chairman of the Commission on Agriculture, Trade and Commerce. |
After the liberation of the southern part of the Netherlands in late 1944, he became chairman of the Commission on Agriculture, Trade and Commerce. |
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From 5 April until 23 June 1945 he was Secretary of War in the Second Cabinet of [[Pieter Sjoerd Gerbrandy|Gerbrandy]]. Between 1946 and 1959 De Quay was Commissary of the Queen in the province of [[Noord-Brabant]]. He was minister-president from 19 May 1959 tot 24 July 1963. |
From 5 April until 23 June 1945 he was Secretary of War in the Second Cabinet of [[Pieter Sjoerd Gerbrandy|Gerbrandy]]. Between 1946 and 1959 De Quay was Commissary of the Queen in the province of [[Noord-Brabant]]. He was minister-president, representing the Catholic party KVP, from 19 May 1959 tot 24 July 1963. |
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Between 1963 and 1966 and between 1967 and 1969 he was a senator for the [[Catholic People's Party]]. In the Cabinet of [[Jelle Zijlstra]] he was vice-premier and Minister of Traffic, Water Management and Public Works. |
Between 1963 and 1966 and between 1967 and 1969 he was a senator for the [[Catholic People's Party]]. In the Cabinet of [[Jelle Zijlstra]] he was vice-premier and Minister of Traffic, Water Management and Public Works. |
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Revision as of 20:36, 5 February 2009
Jan de Quay | |
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| Prime Minister of the Netherlands | |
| In office May 19 1959 – July 24 1963 | |
| Monarch | Queen Juliana |
| Preceded by | Louis Beel |
| Succeeded by | Victor Marijnen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jan Eduard de Quay 26 August 1901 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands |
| Died | 4 July 1985 (aged 83) Beers, Netherlands |
| Political party | KVP |
| Alma mater | Utrecht University |
| Occupation | Professor |
Jan Eduard de Quay (26 August 1901 – 4 July 1985) was a Dutch politician. He served as prime minister of Netherlands between 1959 and 1963.
De Quay was born in 's-Hertogenbosch. He obtained his Bachelor in psychology at Utrecht University in 1926 and his doctorate in 1927. His Master's degree was however in the field of Letters and Philosophy.
In 1928 he was appointed lector in psychotechnics at the Catholic Tilburg University, which was followed by his appointment to professor in 1933. During the mobilization in the prelude to World War II (1939-1940) he served as reserve lieutenant. In July 1940 he chaired the now controversial Nederlandsche Unie together with Mr. Louis Einthoven and Mr. Johannes Linthorst Homan. This Union was controversial because its leaders suggested partial collaboration with the German occupiers. In August 1940 De Quay started secret meetings with the fascistic Nationaal Front in oder to fuse the two organisations. During these talks De Quay called himself a fascist, the Union a fascistic organisation and said that he rejected democracy.[1]
In May and June 1940 under German occupation De Quay was apointed as commissioner for labour as part of the Ministry of Social Affairs. In this position he encouraged the Dutch population to seek employment in Germany. In July 1942 he was arrested and held at Haaren. This lasted until June 1943, when he went into hiding. After the liberation of the southern part of the Netherlands in late 1944, he became chairman of the Commission on Agriculture, Trade and Commerce.
From 5 April until 23 June 1945 he was Secretary of War in the Second Cabinet of Gerbrandy. Between 1946 and 1959 De Quay was Commissary of the Queen in the province of Noord-Brabant. He was minister-president, representing the Catholic party KVP, from 19 May 1959 tot 24 July 1963.
Between 1963 and 1966 and between 1967 and 1969 he was a senator for the Catholic People's Party. In the Cabinet of Jelle Zijlstra he was vice-premier and Minister of Traffic, Water Management and Public Works.
Dr. J.E. de Quay died at the age of 83 in Beers in Noord-Brabant.
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- ^ Stenographic report of the fusion talks between Nederlandse Unie and Nationaal Front, Archive of Zwart Front, Brabants Historisch Informatie Centrum, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands