Catshuis
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Catshuis has been the official residence
of the prime minister (i.e. head of government
) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
since 1963.
It lies in the governmental seat The Hague
on the road to Scheveningen, and serves to receive official guests.
(1577–1660), a prominent poet and politician who lived there since 14 July 1652. Originally it had only one storey.
In 1675 estate Sorghvliet came into the possession of Hans Willem Bentinck
, chamberlain of the future king-stadholder William III
(1650–1702). His son, Willem Bentinck, had a bronze bell and tower installed in 1738.
To conform with modern norms of security, logistics, climatisation, hygiene, comfort and technical aspects of management, it was extensively renovated in 1999-2004.
Official residence
An official residence is the residence at which heads of state, heads of government, gubernatorial or other senior figures officially reside...
of the prime minister (i.e. head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a sovereign state and constitutional monarchy with territory in Western Europe and in the Caribbean. The four parts of the Kingdom—Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands, and Sint Maarten—are referred to as "countries", and participate on a basis of equality...
since 1963.
It lies in the governmental seat The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
on the road to Scheveningen, and serves to receive official guests.
History
As Huis Sorgvliet it was built on the site of a former farm (probably part of the living quarters was worked in the left wing) by Jacob CatsJacob Cats
Jacob Cats was a Dutch poet, humorist, jurist and politician. He is most famous for his emblem books.-Early years:...
(1577–1660), a prominent poet and politician who lived there since 14 July 1652. Originally it had only one storey.
In 1675 estate Sorghvliet came into the possession of Hans Willem Bentinck
William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland
Hans William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland, Baron Bentinck of Diepenheim and Schoonheten, KG, PC was a Dutch and English nobleman who became in an early stage the favourite of William, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder in the Netherlands, and future King of England. He was steady, sensible, modest...
, chamberlain of the future king-stadholder William III
William III of England
William III & II was a sovereign Prince of Orange of the House of Orange-Nassau by birth. From 1672 he governed as Stadtholder William III of Orange over Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel of the Dutch Republic. From 1689 he reigned as William III over England and Ireland...
(1650–1702). His son, Willem Bentinck, had a bronze bell and tower installed in 1738.
To conform with modern norms of security, logistics, climatisation, hygiene, comfort and technical aspects of management, it was extensively renovated in 1999-2004.
Sources
- Introductiedossier Ministerie van Algemene Zaken: http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/az/organisatie/gebouwen/catshuis