Henck Alphonsus Eugène Arron was a Surinamese politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Suriname after it gained independence in 1975. A member of the National Party of Suriname, he served from 24 December 1973 with the transition government, to 25 February 1980. He was overthrown in a coup d'état by the military, led by Dési Bouterse. Released in 1981 after charges of corruption were dropped, he returned to banking, his previous career. In 1987, Arron was elected as Vice President of Suriname and served until another coup in 1990 overthrew the government.
Henck Arron, Surinamese banker and politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Republic of Suriname (died 2000)
Henck Arron, Surinamese banker and politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Republic of Suriname (died 2000)
On April 25, in the year 1936, Henck Arron, Surinamese banker and politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Republic of Suriname (died 2000). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of April 25, one of 419 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Henck Arron. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on April 25, 1936 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 20 March 2026.
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