Piet de Jong 1915 – 2016

Biography

Piet de Jong was born on April 3, 1915, in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, beginning a life that would lead him to the highest levels of Dutch government. Over the course of his long life, he rose to serve as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, a position of tremendous responsibility and influence during a significant period in the nation’s history. His journey from his birthplace in the eastern Netherlands to the centers of political power reflected both personal ambition and public service.

De Jong spent his final years in The Hague, the seat of Dutch government and royal residence, where he remained connected to the nation he had served. He passed away on July 27, 2016, at an advanced age, having witnessed and participated in much of twentieth-century Dutch history. His remains were laid to rest at The Hague Roman Catholic Cemetery, a fitting final resting place in the city that had been central to his public life.

Though the specific details of his tenure and accomplishments remain part of the broader historical record, Piet de Jong’s legacy endures as a figure who held one of the Netherlands’ most important offices. His life spanned more than a century, connecting earlier generations of Dutch governance with the modern era.