About Jan Willem Kelder
Lived 1949 – 2021 (aged 71). Jan Willem Kelder was a Dutch military personnel.
Vice Admiral Jan-Willem Kelder (31 May 19497 March 2021) was a Royal Netherlands Navy officer who is a former Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy and Admiral Benelux.
High command From 2002 to 2005 Kelder served as deputy Commander of the naval forces. He was promoted to Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy on 5 September 2005. He was succeeded by Lieutenant General Rob Zuiderwijk on 31 August 2007.
Personal life Kelder was married and had two children and four grandchildren. He died on 7 March 2021 after a short illness.
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Who was Jan Willem Kelder?
Royal Netherlands Navy officer (1949–2021)
When was Jan Willem Kelder born?
Jan Willem Kelder was born on 31 May 1949 in Semarang.
When did Jan Willem Kelder die?
Jan Willem Kelder died on 7 March 2021 in The Hague.
What was Jan Willem Kelder's occupation?
Jan Willem Kelder was a military personnel.
What nationality was Jan Willem Kelder?
Jan Willem Kelder was Dutch.
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