Herman van Ralen

Colonial administrator on the Dutch Gold Coast
Person human Q122207702
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Herman van Ralen

Summary

Herman van Ralen is a human[1]. Born in Loenen aan de Vecht[2], he… he was born on +1845-03-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on +1895-04-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military personnel[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Loenen aan de Vecht[2], Herman van Ralen…
  • Herman van Ralen died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Herman van Ralen was born on +1845-03-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Herman van Ralen died on +1895-04-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Herman van Ralen held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[8].
  • Herman van Ralen's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Herman van Ralen worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Herman van Ralen held the position of Commandant of Fort Saint Sebastian at Shama[9].
  • Herman van Ralen held the position of Commandant of Fort Orange at Sekondi[10].
  • Herman van Ralen held the position of Commandant of Fort Metal Cross at Dixcove[11].
  • Herman van Ralen held the position of Commandant of Fort Batenstein at Butre[12].
  • Herman van Ralen was educated at Instructiebataljon[13].
  • Herman van Ralen received the Honorable Mention[14].
  • Herman van Ralen received the Expedition Cross with clasp Guinea 1869–1870[15].
  • Herman van Ralen is recorded as male[16].
  • Herman van Ralen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Herman van Ralen's participated in conflict is recorded as Dutch Gold Coast expedition of 1869–1870[18].
  • Herman van Ralen's family name is recorded as van Ralen[19].
  • Herman van Ralen's given name is recorded as Herman[20].
  • Herman van Ralen's Geni.com profile ID is recorded as 6000000002738839729[21].
  • Herman van Ralen's FamilySearch person ID is recorded as 9X2R-335[22].

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Origins and Family

Herman van Ralen's place of birth was Loenen aan de Vecht[2]. He was born on +1845-03-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Herman van Ralen's education included a stint at Instructiebataljon[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6]. Positions held include Commandant of Fort Saint Sebastian at Shama[9], Commandant of Fort Orange at Sekondi[10], Commandant of Fort Metal Cross at Dixcove[11], and Commandant of Fort Batenstein at Butre[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorable Mention[14], a military decoration[23] and Expedition Cross with clasp Guinea 1869–1870[15], an award[24].

Death and Burial

Herman van Ralen died on +1895-04-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4].

FAQs

Where was Herman van Ralen born?

Herman van Ralen's place of birth was Loenen aan de Vecht[2].

Where did Herman van Ralen die?

Herman van Ralen passed away in Amsterdam[4].

What did Herman van Ralen do for work?

Herman van Ralen worked as military personnel[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Herman van Ralen go to school?

Herman van Ralen was educated at Instructiebataljon[13].

What awards did Herman van Ralen receive?

Honors received include Honorable Mention[14] and Expedition Cross with clasp Guinea 1869–1870[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . proxy.archieven.nl. proxy.archieven.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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