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Ben Hasselman

1898 – 1984

Dutch military figure

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About Ben Hasselman

Lived 1898 – 1984 (aged 85). Ben Hasselman was a Dutch military officer.

General Benjamin Richard Pieter Frans Hasselman (14 March 1898 – 2 March 1984) was an officer of the Royal Netherlands Army and chairman of the NATO Military Committee from 1957 to 1958.

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Important facts

Born

14 March 1898, Rotterdam

Birth century

19th century

Died

2 March 1984, The Hague

Occupation

Military officer

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Employers

Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Officers' Cross; Order of the German Eagle; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown; Commander of the Legion of Merit; Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Also known as

B.R.P.F. Hasselman, Benjamin Richard Pieter Frans Hasselman

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ben Hasselman's

William Berryman Scott

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ben Hasselman?

Dutch military figure (1898–1984)

When was Ben Hasselman born?

Ben Hasselman was born on 14 March 1898 in Rotterdam.

When did Ben Hasselman die?

Ben Hasselman died on 2 March 1984 in The Hague.

What was Ben Hasselman's occupation?

Ben Hasselman was a military officer.

What nationality was Ben Hasselman?

Ben Hasselman was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ben Hasselman

· Wikidata: Q2669273

· DBpedia: Ben Hasselman

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