Hendrik Carel Knoppers (9 April 1930 – 19 June 2021) was a Dutch politician.[1] A member of the Christian Historical Union (CHU) and the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), he served as Mayor of Abcoude from 1963 to 1974 and Mayor of Ommen from 1974 to 1990.
Carel Knoppers | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Abcoude | |
| In office 1963–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Albert Quarles van Ufford |
| Succeeded by | Hans van Welsenis |
| Mayor of Ommen | |
| In office 1974–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Cornelis Pieter van Reeuwijk |
| Succeeded by | Reinier ter Avest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hendrik Carel Knoppers 9 April 1930 Oudenrijn, Netherlands |
| Died | 19 June 2021 (aged 91) Ommen, Netherlands |
| Political party | CHU CDA |
Biography edit
Knoppers studied law at Leiden University, where he earned his master's degree in 1957. From 1957 to 1963, he worked in the Provincial Planning Service of North Brabant.
He was Mayor of Abcoude from 1963 to 1974 and Mayor of Ommen from 1974 to 1990. After he retired, he continued to live in his residence in Ommen.[2] He was made an honorary citizen of both cities.
Carel Knoppers died in Ommen on 19 June 2021 at the age of 91.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ "Overlijdensbericht Hendrik Carel Knoppers". Mensenlinq (in Dutch).
- ^ Woertink, Harry (6 August 2007). "Gouden huwelijk oud-burgemeester". De Stentor (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ Woertink, Harry (20 June 2021). "In memoriam drs. Hendrik Carel (Carel) Knoppers 1930 – 2021". OudOmmen.nl (in Dutch).
- ^ Bosch, Arjan (22 June 2021). "Oud-burgemeester Carel Knoppers (91) van Ommen overleden". De Stentor (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 June 2021.
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