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Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong

1836 – 1917

Dutch general

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About Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong

Lived 1836 – 1917 (aged 81). Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong was a Dutch military leader.

'Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong (Velp, 31 March 1836 – The Hague, 28 May 1917) was a Dutch Lieutenant General and commander of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army

Awards and decorations 55px Knight fourth class of the Military William Order (Royal Decree of 4 April 1875 no. 22)

55px Expedition Cross with clasps: "Honorary Sabre", "Honorable Mention", "Aceh 1873-96"

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Important facts

Born

31 March 1836

Birth century

19th century

Died

28 May 1917

Occupation

Military leader

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong's

Adolphe Quetelet

1796 – 1874

Astronomer

Irénée-Jules Bienaymé

1796 – 1878

Statistician

Johann Christian Poggendorff

Frequently asked questions

Who was Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong?

Dutch general (1836–1917)

When was Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong born?

Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong was born on 31 March 1836.

When did Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong die?

Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong died on 28 May 1917.

What was Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong's occupation?

Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong was a military leader.

What nationality was Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong?

Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong

· Wikidata: Q2567175

· DBpedia: Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong

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