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(Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands (1871 – 1872, 1862 - 1866, 1849 - 1853)) One of the most significant 19th-century politicians from the Netherlands, Johan Rudolf Thorbecke led the country as its prime minister. The Liberal Party politician began his career as a lecturer. As a prime minister, he encouraged free trade by abolishing excise duties and built many new canals.
