Kuyper, Abraham (Mr)

Title: Kuyper, Abraham (Mr)
Family name: Kuyper
Given name(s): Abraham
Person type: Historical
Identity(es): Dutch
Gender: Male
Honorific: Mr
Short description: Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a prominent Dutch figure who served as Prime Minister from 1901 to 1905. He was not only a theologian but also a journalist. Kuyper founded the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands, established Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and played a central role in the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP). He advocated for pillarization, where different religious and secular groups had their own institutions. In religious matters, he grappled with challenges like the loss of state funding, religious pluralism, Dutch nationalism, and theological modernism. His legacy left a significant mark on Dutch society.

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