Pieter Cort van der Linden 1846 – 1935

Biography

Pieter Cort van der Linden was born on May 14, 1846, in The Hague, where he would spend his entire life dedicated to public service. As a Dutch politician, he became a respected figure in his nation’s governance during a transformative period in the Netherlands’ history. His career reflected the values and commitments of a man deeply invested in the welfare of his country and its people.

Throughout his long life, van der Linden remained a prominent presence in Dutch political circles. He witnessed and participated in significant developments that shaped the nation during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His longevity and sustained engagement in public affairs demonstrated both his dedication and the esteem in which he was held by his contemporaries.

Van der Linden lived a full life spanning nearly nine decades, passing away on July 15, 1935, in his native city of The Hague. His legacy was honored through his burial at Oud Eik en Duinen, one of the city’s most respected cemeteries. He remains remembered as a devoted servant of the Dutch people and their democratic institutions.