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Willem Rooseboom

1843 – 1920

Dutch colonial governor

Politician Writer Military officer
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Lived 1843 – 1920 (aged 76). Willem Rooseboom was a Dutch politician, writer and military officer.

Willem Rooseboom (9 March 1843 – 6 March 1920) was a Dutch Major General and politician. He was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1899 until 1904.

Mrs Rooseboom, H.Th. de Booij, Governor-General W. Rooseboom and Mrs. de Booij on the steps of the Governor-General's country residence in Cipanas on the road from Cianjur to Buitenzorg (Bogor)

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Important facts

Born
9 March 1843, Amsterdam
Birth century
19th century
Died
6 March 1920, The Hague
Occupation
Politician, writer, military officer
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Education
Koninklijke Militaire Academie
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Category:Governors-general of the Dutch East Indies
Employers
Nederlands-Indische Bestuursacademie
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Officers' Cross; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class; Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willem Rooseboom?

Dutch colonial governor (1843–1920)

When was Willem Rooseboom born?

Willem Rooseboom was born on 9 March 1843 in Amsterdam.

When did Willem Rooseboom die?

Willem Rooseboom died on 6 March 1920 in The Hague.

What was Willem Rooseboom's occupation?

Willem Rooseboom was a politician, writer and military officer.

What nationality was Willem Rooseboom?

Willem Rooseboom was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willem Rooseboom

· Wikidata: Q981416

· DBpedia: Willem Rooseboom

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