About Titus van Asch van Wijck
Lived 1849 – 1902 (aged 53). Titus van Asch van Wijck was a Dutch politician and jurist.
Jonkheer Titus Anthony Jacob van Asch van Wijck (29 August 1849 – 9 September 1902) was a Dutch nobleman, politician and colonial Governor of Suriname. He served as governor of Suriname (27 June 1891 – 12 May 1896) and colonial affairs minister (1 August 1901 – 9 September 1902) in the Kuyper cabinet. He was a leading member of the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP). He twice served as mayor of Amersfoort.
Biography Van Asch van Wijck was born on 29 August 1849 in Utrecht, Netherlands.
In 1880, van Asch van Wijck started working for the Ministry of War.
On 27 June 1891, van Asch van Wijck was appointed Governor of Suriname. His views resulted in a conflict with the Ministry of Colonies. In 1894, he turned in his resignation, however Queen Emma refused to accept it.
Honours and legacy Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
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Dutch politician (1849-1902)
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Titus van Asch van Wijck was born on 29 August 1849 in Utrecht.
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Titus van Asch van Wijck died on 9 September 1902 in Netherlands, The Hague.
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Titus van Asch van Wijck was a politician and jurist.
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