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Ronald Venetiaan

Surinamese politician (1936–2025)

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Ronald Runaldo Venetiaan was a Surinamese politician who served as President of Suriname between 1991 and 1996, and between 2000 and 2010.

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Born
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Place of birth
Paramaribo wd
Died
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Place of death
Paramaribo wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of the Netherlands, Suriname wd
Occupation
playwright, politician, poet, university teacher, naturalist wd
Political party
National Party of Suriname wd
Education
Leiden University wd
Spouse
Liesbeth Venetiaan wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Suriname (12 August 2000 – 12 August 2010)
  • President of Suriname (16 September 1991 – 15 September 1996)

Awards wd

  • Gaaman Gazon Award
  • Honorary Order of the Yellow Star (2020)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
  • Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross

Questions

When was Ronald Venetiaan born?
Ronald Venetiaan was born on 18 June 1936 in Paramaribo.
What positions has Ronald Venetiaan held?
Positions held by Ronald Venetiaan include: President of Suriname (2000–2010); President of Suriname (1991–1996).
Where did Ronald Venetiaan study?
Ronald Venetiaan was educated at Leiden University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ronald Venetiaan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q299020 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ronald Venetiaan.jpg by Wilson Dias/ABr (CC BY 3.0 br)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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