Jozef Weidmann
Jozef Weidmann | |
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Statue of Jozef Weidmann | |
| Born | Leonardus Josephus Weidmann 3 October 1899 Kerkrade, Netherlands |
| Died | 15 September 1962 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation(s) | Priest, politician and union leader |
Leonardus Josephus "Jozef" Weidmann (3 October 1899 – 15 September 1962) was a Dutch-Surinamese Catholic priest, politician and union leader. He is one of the founders of the Progressive Surinamese People's Party (PSV). Weidmann played a leading role in establishing universal suffrage in Suriname, and was the founder of Progressive Workers Organisation, the oldest recognised trade union in Suriname.