Johan Adolf Pengel
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| The Honourable Johan Adolf Pengel | |
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| Johan Adolf Pengel in 1962 | |
| 4th Prime Minister of Suriname | |
| In office 30 June 1963 – 5 March 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Severinus Désiré Emanuels |
| Succeeded by | Jules Sedney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1916 Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Died | 5 June 1970 Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Nationality | Surinamese |
| Political party | National Party of Suriname |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Christianity |
Johan Adolf Pengel (20 January 1916 – 5 June 1970) was a Surinamese politician, and Prime Minister of Suriname from June 1963 to 5 March 1969 for the NPS.
He started as leader of the Suriname trade union workers and then in the National Party of Suriname he became one of the most influential politicians in Suriname at that time[1]
He performed a fraternization policy with Lachmon, the president of the VHP, the largest Hindu party, easing to both the groups to understand each other.[2]
Under Pengels government, the Surinamese infrastructures was strongly developed. Roads constructed and existing infrastructure was strongly improved, including two new hospitals. (The University Hospital and Diakonessenhuis).[3]
References
- ↑ PENGEL, Johan Adolf. Mamjo.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-15.
- ↑ Johan Adolf Pengel. Suriname.nu. Retrieved on 2013-08-15.
- ↑ citypical : Standbeeld Johan Adolf Pengel in Paramaribo. Citypical.nl. Retrieved on 2013-08-15.
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