About Willem Poolman
Lived 1778 – 1823 (aged 44). Willem Poolman was a Dutch colonial administrator.
Willem Poolman (born 8 October 1778 – 14 June 1823) was a Dutch military officer and colonial administrator on the Gold Coast.
Biography Willem Poolman was born in Amsterdam to Willem Poolman senior and Catharina Groen. He became a military officer and was eventually installed Commander of the Dutch Gold Coast on 31 December 1821. Poolman arrived in Elmina on 28 May 1822 and was installed on 6 June. Willem Poolman died in office on 14 June 1823.
Personal life Willem Poolman married Elsje Harmsen in 1803. Their son Willem Poolman junior (1809–1873) was a member of parliament and founder of the Netherlands East Indies Railway Company.
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Who was Willem Poolman?
Dutch military officer and colonial administrator
When was Willem Poolman born?
Willem Poolman was born on 8 October 1778 in Amsterdam.
When did Willem Poolman die?
Willem Poolman died on 14 June 1823 in Elmina.
What was Willem Poolman's occupation?
Willem Poolman was a colonial administrator.
What nationality was Willem Poolman?
Willem Poolman was Dutch.
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