Henny Eman

Jan Hendrik Albert "Henny" Eman (born March 20, 1948) was the first Prime Minister of Aruba from 1 January 1986 to 9 February 1989 and again from 29 July 1994 to 30 October 2001.

Introduction

Jan Hendrik Albert Eman, simply known as Henny, was born on Aruba on the 20th of March 1948. His grandfather (also known as Henny Eman) founded the Christian Democratic Party Aruban People's Party (AVP) and is considered pioneer of Aruba's political "Seperacion" from the Netherlands Antilles.

His father, Albert Eman, better known as Shon A Eman, carried on the AVP's leadership banner. Shon A dedicated his life to Aruba's quest for a "Separate Status within the Kingdom" as presented to Holland during the Round Table Conference of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1948 at The Hague (Henny was born two days later).

Henny grew up in a political environment. At an early age he went to the Netherlands. As a high school graduate he became a student at the Leiden University's Law School. Upon the unexpected early death of his father, Henny Eman, was forced to undertake some business activities in Leiden in addition to his studies.

Henny Eman (AVP founder)

Jan Hendrik Albert "Henny" Eman (1888-1957) was an Aruban politician, founder of the Aruban People's Party and leader of the movement for Aruban independence. His grandson, also named Jan Hendrik Albert Eman and called "Henny Eman", was the first Prime Minister of Aruba.