Christianus Johannes de Jong van Beek en Donk

1801–1827 (age 26)

Biography

Christianus Johannes de Jong van Beek en Donk, though he died young, entered public life with earnest devotion, seeking to strengthen municipal institutions and to bring a sense of principled leadership to early nineteenth-century politics.

He is laid to rest at De Oude Toren Cemetery, remembered for his readiness to serve the public good.