Rob Oudkerk
Encyclopedia
Robert Herman Oudkerk (born March 20, 1955 in Amsterdam
) is a Dutch
politician
and general practitioner
. He has served as a member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the Dutch Labour Party and as alderman
of education in Amsterdam. During his time as a local politician in Amsterdam, he was beset by scandals which eventually forced him to step down.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
) is a Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and general practitioner
General practitioner
A general practitioner is a medical practitioner who treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education for all ages and both sexes. They have particular skills in treating people with multiple health issues and comorbidities...
. He has served as a member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the Dutch Labour Party and as alderman
Alderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
of education in Amsterdam. During his time as a local politician in Amsterdam, he was beset by scandals which eventually forced him to step down.