Lim Soe Keng Sia
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About Lim Soe Keng Sia
Born 1818. Lim Soe Keng Sia was an Indonesian.
Lim Soe Keng Sia (c. 1819–1883), also known as Liem Soe King Sia, Soe King Sia or Lim Soukeng Sia, was a Pachter, or revenue farmer, in Batavia, capital of the Dutch East Indies, best known for his rivalry with the notorious Betawi playboy Oey Tamba Sia. He acted as administrator of the 'Ngo Ho Tjiang' Kongsi, the most influential consortium of opium monopolists in early to mid-19th century Batavia. His older brother, Lim Soe Tjong, succeeded their father as Kapitein of Tegal, and served from 1826 until 1832.
Lim Soe Keng Sia died in Batavia on May 21, 1883 at the age of 63.
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Who was Lim Soe Keng Sia?
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When was Lim Soe Keng Sia born?
Lim Soe Keng Sia was born in 1818 in Pekalongan.
What nationality was Lim Soe Keng Sia?
Lim Soe Keng Sia was Indonesian.
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