Johan Kraag
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| Johan Kraag | |
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| President of Suriname | |
| In office December 29, 1990 – September 16, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Graanoogst |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Venetiaan |
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| Born | Johannes Samuel Petrus Kraag July 29, 1913 |
| Died | May 24, 1996 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Surinamese |
| Political party | NPS |
| Occupation | Politician |
Johannes Samuel Petrus (Johan) Kraag (July 29, 1913 – May 24, 1996) was a Surinamese politician who served as the President of Suriname from December 29, 1990, until September 16, 1991.[1]
Kraag was a member of Johan Adolf Pengel's National Party of Suriname, and held in the 1960s several ministerial posts. He belonged to the moderate wing who in 1975 rebelled against the political independence of Pengels successor Henck Arron.
After the military coup on December 24, 1990 (known as the "telephone coup"), Kraag was chosen by the Assembly as Acting President of Suriname. He was succeeded by Ronald Venetiaan.
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| Preceded by Ivan Graanoogst |
President of Suriname 1990–1991 |
Succeeded by Ronald Venetiaan |
References
- ↑ "Timeline: Suriname". BBC News. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
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