# Jules Wijdenbosch

_Surinamese politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Jules Albert Wijdenbosch was a Surinamese politician who served as the 7th President of Suriname from 1996 to 2000. Prior to his presidency he was Prime Minister of Suriname from 1987 to 1988, and the 2nd Vice President of Suriname in 1991.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 2 May 1941 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Paramaribo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P19))
- **Died:** 30 April 2025 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P570))
- **Place of death:** Paramaribo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Suriname ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P106))
- **Political party:** National Democratic Party (2008–2025); Democratic National Platform 2000 (2000–2008); National Democratic Party (1987–2000) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P102))
- **Education:** University of Amsterdam ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Suriname (15 September 1996 – 12 August 2000); Vice President of Suriname (7 January 1991 – 16 September 1991); Prime Minister of Suriname (12 February 1987 – 25 January 1988) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jules Wijdenbosch born?**  
Jules Wijdenbosch was born on 2 May 1941 in Paramaribo.

**What positions has Jules Wijdenbosch held?**  
Positions held by Jules Wijdenbosch include: President of Suriname (1996–2000); Vice President of Suriname (1991–1991); Prime Minister of Suriname (1987–1988).

**Where did Jules Wijdenbosch study?**  
Jules Wijdenbosch was educated at University of Amsterdam.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jules Wijdenbosch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Wijdenbosch) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q380734](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380734) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: JulesWijdenbosch2017.jpg by ATV-Networks Suriname (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JulesWijdenbosch2017.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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