Marijke Linthorst


Maria Ynskje Linthorst was a Dutch politician. She was a member of the Senate for the Labour Party (PvdA) from 2003 to 2015. She had previously served as a Senator from 1995 to 1999. Earlier in her political career, Linthorst was a member of the municipal council of Abcoude from 1994 to 2000. In 2013, Linthorst was a candidate to succeed Fred de Graaf as President of the Senate. In the first round of voting, she received seven votes, and in the second round, six, finishing last. Ankie Broekers-Knol of the VVD was ultimately elected.
Marijke Linthorst died on 28 May 2025 at the age of 73.