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Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis

1863 – 1922

Dutch photographer

Photographer Military musician
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About Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis

Lived 1863 – 1922 (aged 58). Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis was a Dutch photographer and military musician.

Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis (; born Niewenhuis; 4 July 1863 in Amsterdam

He was born in Amsterdam in 1863. He volunteered for the militia in Batavia, Java in December 1883 for a six-year stint as a member of the Royal Military Band. In December 1889, he extended his contract for one more year.

He left the army in December 1890. In Batavia, he seemed to have worked at the Koene & Co. photo-studio and later left to Padang on West-Sumatra where he founded his own photo studio in February 1891. He died in Padang in April 1922.

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Important facts

Born
4 July 1863, Amsterdam
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 April 1922, Padang
Occupation
Photographer, military musician
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Also known as
C.B. Nieuwenhuis, C. Nieuwenhuis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis?

Dutch photographer (1863–1922)

When was Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis born?

Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis was born on 4 July 1863 in Amsterdam.

When did Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis die?

Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis died on 20 April 1922 in Padang.

What was Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis's occupation?

Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis was a photographer and military musician.

What nationality was Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis?

Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis

· Wikidata: Q15101934

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