Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Jozias van Aartsen Biography and Timeline

Follow Jozias van Aartsen through 3 dated historical records for Netherlands.

Jozias van Aartsen, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1999–2018Years on this page

1999

Treaty of Schengen

Foreign Minister of the Netherlands · The Hague · Government / Government of Netherlands

During the Schengen process, van Aartsen represents Dutch diplomacy when the separate Schengen system is incorporated into the European Union. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.

Role range: 1985-1999 – 1998-2002

2017

Acting Mayor of Amsterdam

Acting Mayor of Amsterdam · Amsterdam · Government / Amsterdam Regency

Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.

Role range: 2017-2018

2018

Acting Mayoral Term

Acting Mayor of Amsterdam · Amsterdam · Government / Amsterdam Regency

Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.

Role range: 2017-2018

Records, sources and methodology

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