Hendrik Jan Smidt (11 October 1831, in Assen – 14 March 1917, in The Hague) was a Dutch liberal politician. He served as Minister of Justice twice, and was Governor-General of Suriname between 30 July 1885 and 18 July 1888.

Hendrik Jan Smidt.

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  • "Mr. H.J. Smidt". Parlement & Politiek (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 February 2018.
House of Representatives of the Netherlands
Preceded by Member for Assen
1871–1877
With: Lucas Oldenhuis Gratama
Succeeded by
New district Member for Emmen
1888–1891
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Justice
1877–1879
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of Justice
1891–1894
Succeeded by
Government offices
Preceded by Governor-General of Suriname
1885–1888
Succeeded by