Gerardus, Lambertus Janssen; Dutch socialist author
Born March 3, 1859 in Den Haag. Gerrit was the son of Jannes Janssen (Royal stall master) and Elisabeth Steenbergen (kitchen maid). Jannes viewed the Royal staff as fraudulent parasites. On March 16, 1881 Gerardus married Alida van Beek; they had 2 daughters and 2 sons.
From 1885 to 1929 Gerardus wrote for various publications about universal state pension and the Socialist Workers Party. His controversial views were published as ancient Roman hero, Mucius Scaevola and other pseudonyms. Gerardus, Lambertus was chairman and spokesperson for many labour organizations.

After an illness, G. L. Janssen died September 22, 1932 in Rotterdam.
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