Hendrik de Cock, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Dutch minister
Date of Birth: 12-Apr-1801
Place of Birth: Veendam, Groningen, Netherlands
Date of Death: 14-Nov-1842
Profession: theologian
Nationality: Netherlands
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Hendrik de Cock
- Hendrik de Cock (12 April 1801 – 14 November 1842) was a Dutch minister responsible for the 1834-35 Dutch Reformed Church split due to his incarceration and suspension from office for his Calvinist convictions.
- Hendrik de Cock protested against the perceived theological liberalism in the Netherlands government controlled Dutch Reformed Church in the 18th century.
- This protest led to the Secession (Afscheiding) of 1834.
- He is sometimes called the father of the Secession of 1834.
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