Henny Eman | |
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Member of Parliament of the Netherlands Antilles | |
In office 1954 – 17 October 1957 | |
Member of Parliament of Curaçao | |
In office 1941–1954 | |
Member of the Island Council of Aruba | |
In office 1922–1941 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jan Hendrik Albert Eman 7 August 1887 Aruba |
Died | 17 October 1957 Aruba | (aged 70)
Political party | Aruban People's Party |
Jan Hendrik Albert "Henny" Eman (7 August 1887 – 17 October 1957)[1] was an Aruban politician and founder of the Aruban People's Party[2] who led the movement for Aruba's autonomy from Curaçao.[3] His grandson went on to become the first Prime Minister of Aruba.[4]