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Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart (Gerrit Jan Goedhart) was born on 19 March, 1901 in Bussum, Netherlands, is a Dutch politician and diplomat (1901–1956). Discover Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Gerrit Jan Goedhart |
| Occupation |
Politician · Diplomat · Jurist · Journalist · Editor · Author |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
19 March, 1901 |
| Birthday |
19 March |
| Birthplace |
Bussum, Netherlands |
| Date of death |
8 July, 1956 |
| Died Place |
Geneva, Switzerland |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart's Wife?
His wife is Francis Becht (m. 28 October 1924-10 October 1931)
Erna Hauan (m. 19 April 1932)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Francis Becht (m. 28 October 1924-10 October 1931)
Erna Hauan (m. 19 April 1932) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Karin Sophie van Heuven Goedhart (1934–2013) Bergliot Halldis van Heuven Goedhart (born 1936) (second marriage) |
Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart worth at the age of 55 years old? Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Van Heuven Goedhart married Francis Becht (1899–1987) in 1924.
Gerrit Jan van Heuven Goedhart (19 March 1901 – 8 July 1956) was a Dutch politician, diplomat and journalist.
Van Heuven Goedhart was born on 19 March 1901 in Bussum, North Holland.
His father, Gijsbert Willem Goedhart, was a Protestant vicar.
His mother was Francina Dingena Helena van Heuven.
Van Heuven Goedhart studied law at Leiden University and graduated in 1926.
The year before, he had already become a reporter for newspaper De Telegraaf.
On 1 January 1930, at the age of 28, he was promoted to editor in chief.
The marriage was dissolved in 1931.
In 1932, Van Heuven Goedhart married Norwegian Erna Hauan (1899–1991).
Van Heuven Goedhart had two children from his second marriage, Karin Sophie and Bergliot Halldis.
Van Heuven Goedhart was initially called Goedhart, but in 1933 he received permission to add his mother's maiden name to his surname.
He was fired on 1 June 1933 because he refused to publish an article that called the newly elected German leader Adolf Hitler "a great statesman".
He became editor in chief of regional newspaper Utrechts Nieuwsblad, where he would stay in office until the German invasion of the Netherlands.
During World War II, Van Heuven Goedhart worked as a reporter and editor in chief for the illegal resistance newspaper Het Parool.
A member of the Labour Party (PvdA), he was Minister of Justice from 1944 to 1945 under Prime Minister Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy.
In 1944 he fled to London, where he was appointed Minister of Justice in the government in exile.
After the World War II, Van Heuven Goedhart returned to Het Parool, where he once again become editor in chief.
In 1947, he also became Senator for the Labour Party.
He later served as the first United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 1951 until 1956.
In 1951, he gave up both occupations to become the first High Commissioner for Refugees of the United Nations.
Under Van Heuven Goedhart, the UNHCR was awarded the 1954 Nobel Peace Prize.
Van Heuven Goedhart was also the first chairman of the "state committee for the coordination of government information" (Staatscommissie over de coördinatie van de overheidsvoorlichting), the predecessor of the Netherlands Government Information Service (Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst).
Van Heuven Goedhart died in Geneva on 8 July 1956, while being United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
