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Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist

1809 – 1887

Dutch politician

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About Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist

Lived 1809 – 1887 (aged 78). Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist was a Dutch politician, university teacher, jurist and governor-general.

Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist (20 February 1809 – 3 December 1887) was the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1851 to 1856.

Taxon named in his honor The fish yellow-breasted wrasse, Anampses twistii was named after him. Iniistius twistii, the Redblotch razorfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish from the family Labridae, the wrasses. It is found in the Western Pacific Ocean.

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Important facts

Born

20 February 1809, Deventer

Birth century

19th century

Died

3 December 1887, Diepenveen

Occupation

Politician, university teacher, jurist, governor-general

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Education

Leiden University

Positions held

Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Also known as

A.J. Duymaer van Twist

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist?

Dutch politician (1809–1887)

When was Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist born?

Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist was born on 20 February 1809 in Deventer.

When did Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist die?

Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist died on 3 December 1887 in Diepenveen.

What was Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist's occupation?

Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist was a politician, university teacher, jurist and governor-general.

What nationality was Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist?

Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist

· Wikidata: Q2439018

· DBpedia: Albertus Jacobus Duymaer van Twist

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