Piet (Petrus Antonius) Hens

∗ 27-08-1888 Zwolle † 26-04-1971 Utrecht (82)
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Was mayor of both Valkenburg and Houthem since 1917 and from 1935 also of Oud-Valkenburg. Dismissed in 1943, successor was Paul Schmalbach, a member of the nazi party NSB. Mayor again 1945–1953. We do not (yet) have details of his dismissal during the occupation. Buried in Valkenburg, cemetery on the Cauberg

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