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Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland

1806 – 1885

Dutch politician

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About Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland

Lived 1806 – 1885 (aged 78). Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland was a Dutch politician and diplomat.

Louis Napoleon, Baron van der Goes van Dirxland (28 July 1806 – 19 March 1885) was a Dutch politician and Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands from 4 April 1860 until 14 January 1861. His father was Maarten van der Goes van Dirxland. Due to his knighthood, he also was a member of the Provincial Council of South Holland from 9 September 1848 to 24 September 1850.

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Important facts

Born

28 July 1806, Loosduinen

Birth century

19th century

Died

19 March 1885, The Hague

Occupation

Politician, diplomat

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Education

Leiden University

Positions held

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Also known as

Louis Napoleon baron van der Goes van Dirxland, Louis Napoleon, Baron van der Goes van Dirxland

People in Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Napoleon

1769 – 1821

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland's

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland?

Dutch politician (1806-1885)

When was Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland born?

Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland was born on 28 July 1806 in Loosduinen.

When did Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland die?

Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland died on 19 March 1885 in The Hague.

What was Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland's occupation?

Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland was a politician and diplomat.

What nationality was Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland?

Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland

· Wikidata: Q2739961

· DBpedia: Louis Napoleon van der Goes van Dirxland

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