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Juancho Evertsz
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| 6th Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles | |
| In office 1973–1977 |
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| Preceded by | Ronchi Isa |
| Succeeded by | Leo Chance |
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| Born | 8 March 1923 Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles |
| Died | 30 April 2008 (aged 85) Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles |
| Political party | Antilles National People's Party (NVP) |
| Spouse | Idith A. Evertsz-de Lanoy |
Juancho Evertsz was an important politician from the Netherlands Antilles. He served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles from 1973 to 1977. His full name was Juan Miguel Gregorio Evertsz. He was born in Curaçao on March 8, 1923, and passed away there on April 30, 2008.
Political Career
Juancho Evertsz was one of the people who helped start the Antilles National People's Party. This party is also known as the NVP. He was a leader within this political group.
Views on Aruba's Future
During his time as Prime Minister, Juancho Evertsz was against a plan for Aruba to become separate. Aruba wanted to be an independent area within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Evertsz believed that if Aruba left the Netherlands Antilles, it would weaken the group of Dutch islands in the Caribbean. Aruba later became separate in 1986, but it stayed part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Disagreement on Independence
Evertsz also had strong disagreements with Dutch Prime Minister Joop den Uyl. The Dutch Labour Party, led by Den Uyl, suggested that the Netherlands Antilles should become fully independent. This meant they would no longer be connected to the Netherlands. Juancho Evertsz strongly opposed this idea.
Later Life
Juancho Evertsz died in Curaçao on April 30, 2008. He was 85 years old. He was survived by his wife, Idith A. Evertsz-de Lanoy, and his three children.
See also
- List of prime ministers of the Netherlands Antilles
