Suriname - Notable Natives

Notable Natives

  • Jules Ajodhia (b.1945), politician, poet, playwright. Served as Justice Minister (1988–1990) and twice as Vice President (1991–1996, 2000–2005).
  • Bram Behr (1951–1982), communist, journalist, propagandist.
  • Dési Bouterse (b.1945), 9th and current President.
  • Fred Derby (1939–2001), politician and trade unionist.
  • Johan Ferrier (1910–2010), first President of Suriname (1975–1980).
  • Otto Huiswoud (1893–1961), charter member of the Communist Party of America.
  • Harry Kisoensingh (1954–2008), educator and chairman of the Union For Progressive Suriname.
  • Lou Lichtveld (1903–1996), politician, poet, playwright.
  • Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889), inventor of shoe manufacturing machinery.
  • Johan Adolf Pengel, (1916–1970), politician, Prime Minister (1963–1969), namesake of Suriname's primary international airport.
  • Pretaapnarian Radhakishun (1954–2001), politician, Prime Minister (1986–1987).
  • Ram Sardjoe (b.1935), politician, Vice President (2005–2010).
  • Clarence Seedorf (b.1976), footballer.
  • Paul Somohardjo (b.1943), politician, former Speaker of the National Assembly (2005-2010).
  • Farida van den Stoom (b.1974), actress and model.
  • Ronald Venetiaan (b.1936), mathematician, politician, 6th and 8th President.
  • Jules Wijdenbosch (b.1941), politician, served as Prime Minister (1987–1988), Vice President (1991) and President (1996–2000).

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