About Johan Zoutman
Lived 1724 – 1793 (aged 68). Johan Zoutman was a Dutch military officer.
Schout-bij-nacht Johan Arnold Zoutman (10 May 1724 – 7 May 1793) was a Dutch States Navy officer, politician and surveyor who served in the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War. He is best known for commanding the Dutch fleet at the 1781 Battle of Dogger Bank.
Legacy In 1798, Fort Zoutman was built in his name at Oranjestad and is the oldest Dutch structure on the island of Aruba. The Willem III Tower was built at the west entrance of the fort in 1868 and has functioned as a clock tower, lighthouse and a station for the Aruba Police Force. The fort now houses the Aruba Historical Museum.
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Who was Johan Zoutman?
Dutch rear-admiral (1724–1793)
When was Johan Zoutman born?
Johan Zoutman was born on 10 May 1724 in Reeuwijk.
When did Johan Zoutman die?
Johan Zoutman died on 7 May 1793 in The Hague.
What was Johan Zoutman's occupation?
Johan Zoutman was a military officer.
What nationality was Johan Zoutman?
Johan Zoutman was Dutch.
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