Otrobanda in Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Dr. Efrain Jonckheer
1917 - 1987
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Dr. Efrain Jonckheer Marker
(Front Plaque - Papiamento):
Ko-Fundador di Partido Democraat
8-12-1944
Presidente di Partido Democraat
1944 - 1968
Tata di Autonomia Antiano
15-12-1954
Minister Presidente
1954 - 1968
Minister Plenipotensiario di Antianan Hulandes na den Haas 1968 - 1970
Embahador di Reino na Venzuela y Santo Domingo
1971 - 1975
Costa Rica, Panama y Nicaragua
1976 - 1980
Su Idealnan:
Libertat di Ekspreshon
Libertat di Religion
Libertat for di Miseria
Libertat for di Miedu
(Rear Plaque - Dutch):
Medeoprichter Democratische Partij
8-12-1944
Voorzitter Democratische Partij
1944 - 1968
Grondlegger van de Autonomie van de Nederlandse Antillen
15-12-1954
Minister President
1954 - 1968
Gevolmachtigde Minister van de Nederlandse Antillen den Haag 1969 - 1970
Ambassadeur van het Koninkrijk in Venezuela en Dominicaanse Republiek
1971 - 1975
Costa Rica, Panama en Nicaragua
1976 - 1980
Zijn Idealen:
Vrijheid van Meningsuiting
Vrijheid van Godsdienst
Vrijheid van Armoede
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(English Translation):
Co-Founder of the Democratic Party
8-12-1944
President of the Democratic Party
1944 - 1968
Father of Antillean Autonomy
15-12-1954
Prime Minister
1954 - 1968
Minister Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands Antilles in Haas 1968 - 1970
Ambassador of the Kingdom to Venezuela and Santo Domingo
1971 - 1975
Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua
1976 - 1980
His Ideals:
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom from Misery
Freedom from Fear
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 12° 6.333′ N, 68° 56.225′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaηao (Curaηao). It is in Otrobanda. It is on Gouverneur van Slobbeweg, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Gouv v Slobbeweg, Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Punda and Otrobanda (within shouting distance of this marker); Molenplein 12-19 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Martin Institute (about 150 meters away); Queen Emma Bridge
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Dr. Efrain Jonckheer Marker - rear plaque
This plaque is the same as the front one, but written in Dutch
Also see . . . Efraοn Jonckheer - Wikipedia.
Efraοn Jonckheer (20 October 1917 30 March 1987) was a businessman and politician of the Netherlands Antilles. Jonckheer served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles from 8 November 1954 until 14 February 1968. He served as Minister Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands Antilles from 1968 until 1971, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Venezuela from 1971 until 1976, and to Costa Rica from 1976 until 1982. As of 2022, Jonckheer was the longest-serving prime minister in the history of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.(Submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
3. Dr. Efrain Jonckheer Marker - wide view with statue
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
