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Johan Kraag (Johannes Samuel Petrus Kraag) was born on 29 July, 1913 in Hamilton, Coronie, Suriname, is a 5th President of Suriname. Discover Johan Kraag'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 82 years old?

Popular As Johannes Samuel Petrus Kraag
Occupation Politician
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 29 July, 1913
Birthday 29 July
Birthplace Hamilton, Coronie, Suriname
Date of death 24 May, 1996
Died Place N/A
Nationality Suriname

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1913

Johannes Samuel Petrus "Johan" Kraag (29 July 1913 – 24 May 1996) was a Surinamese politician who served as the President of Suriname from 29 December 1990, until 16 September 1991.

Kraag was a member of the National Party of Suriname.

1958

He served as the Chairman of the Estates of Suriname from 1958 to 1963.

1963

In 1963, Kraag joined the Pengel cabinet as Minister of Social Affairs.

He was subsequently named Deputy Prime Minister of Suriname as well.

1969

He retired from politics after the 1969 Surinamese general election, although he was still widely respected.

1974

The Surinamese daily De Vrije Stem suggested Kraag as a candidate for ambassador to the Netherlands in 1974; in 1979, the newspaper Nieuwe Leidsche Courant considered him as a potential successor to President Johan Ferrier.

1987

After democracy was restored in 1987, Kraag accepted the title of "Honorary Chairman" of the NPS.

However, he joined the party's moderate wing, which protested against leader Henck Arron's tight control on internal party decisions.

1990

On 22 December 1990, Bouterse resigned from the Army after a disagreement with President Ramsewak Shankar.

On 24 December a military coup known as the "telephone coup" ousted President Shankar, and Ivan Graanoogst was appointed as Acting President.

On 29 December, Kraag was chosen by the National Assembly as President of Suriname.

Jules Wijdenbosch, a follower of Bouterse, was appointed Vice President.

1991

On 30 December, Kraag approved the Army's request to reinstate Bouterse as Commander of the Army, and Bouterse officially returned on 1 January 1991.

On 16 September 1991, Kraag was succeeded by Ronald Venetiaan.