# Henk Chin A Sen

_President of Suriname (1934–1999)_

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> Hendrik Rudolf "Henk" Chin A Sen was a Surinamese politician who served as the President of Suriname from 15 August 1980 until 4 February 1982.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 January 1934 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Albina ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322#P19))
- **Died:** 11 August 1999 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322#P570))
- **Place of death:** Paramaribo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Suriname ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322#P106))
- **Political party:** Nationalist Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322#P102))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Suriname (15 March 1980 – 4 February 1982); President of Suriname (5 March 1980 – 4 February 1982); Minister of Foreign Affairs ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322#P39))

## Questions

**When was Henk Chin A Sen born?**  
Henk Chin A Sen was born on 18 January 1934 in Albina.

**What positions has Henk Chin A Sen held?**  
Positions held by Henk Chin A Sen include: Prime Minister of Suriname (1980–1982); President of Suriname (1980–1982); Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Henk Chin A Sen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henk_Chin_A_Sen) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q584322](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584322) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: H.Chin A Sen.jpg by Rob C. Croes, Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 - negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnumm (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H.Chin_A_Sen.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Henk Chin A Sen, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: H.Chin A Sen.jpg — Rob C. Croes, Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 - negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnumm, CC0.

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"Henk Chin A Sen". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/henk-chin-a-sen. Retrieved 9 November 2026.