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Emile Wijntuin
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Emile Wijntuin in 1975
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| Chairperson of the National Assembly of Suriname | |
| In office 25 November 1975 – 15 August 1980 |
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| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Assembly dismissed until 1986 Ulrich Aron |
| Chairperson of the Estates of Suriname | |
| In office 28 December 1973 – 25 November 1975 |
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| Preceded by | Olton van Genderen |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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Emile Linus Alfred Wijntuin
22 September 1924 Totness, Surinam (now Suriname) |
| Died | 7 May 2020 (aged 95) Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Nationality | Suriname |
| Occupation | Chairman of the National Assembly of Suriname |
Emile Linus Alfred Wijntuin (born September 22, 1924 – died May 7, 2020) was an important politician from Suriname. He was the leader, or Chairman, of Suriname's main law-making group, the National Assembly. He held this job from 1975 until 1980. Emile Wijntuin was part of a political group called the Progressive Surinamese People's Party (PSV).
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Emile Wijntuin's Early Life and Education
Emile Wijntuin was born on September 22, 1924. His family lived in the Coronie District of Suriname. They were farmers. When he was 12, he moved to Paramaribo for high school.
In 1943, Emile became an assistant teacher. He earned his full teaching degree in 1947. During these years, he became friends with a priest named Jozef Weidmann. This friendship sparked his interest in politics.
Emile Wijntuin's Political Career
Jozef Weidmann helped start the PSV, a Christian democratic political party. Emile Wijntuin joined the PSV soon after it began. He first tried to get elected in 1955 but did not win.
From 1958 to 1967, and again from 1968 to 1980, he was a member of the National Assembly. This is like being a member of parliament. In 1971, he became the chairman of the PSV party. He also served as the Chairman of the Estates of Suriname from 1973 to 1975.
In 1980, there was a big change in government in Suriname. After this event, Emile Wijntuin was kept at home under watch. In 1982, he left Suriname and lived in the Netherlands. He tried to get support from other Christian democratic groups in Europe and South America.
Later Life and Writings
Emile Wijntuin returned to Suriname in 1991 when democracy was brought back. He decided not to be involved in politics anymore. Instead, he started writing books.
He passed away on May 7, 2020, at the age of 95.
Other Important Work
In 1962, the Father Weidmann Foundation was created. This foundation helps children who do not have a home. Emile Wijntuin was the chairman of this foundation until he died.
In 1994, he wrote a book about his own life in politics. It was called Reflekties uit een politiek verleden.
In 1998, he wrote another book. This book was about Louis Doedel, a union leader. Doedel was sent to a special hospital in 1937 by the governor. People forgot about him for a long time. He was finally released in 1980.
Awards and Honours
Emile Wijntuin received several special awards for his work:
Suriname: He received the Grand Cordon of the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star. This is a very high honour in Suriname.
Netherlands: He was made an Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau in April 1967.- Netherlands: He was also made a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in November 1975.
Vatican: He received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in October 2020. This is an award from the Vatican.
