Herman Willem Daendels

Dutch politician (1762–1818)
Person human Q741772
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Herman Willem Daendels

Summary

Herman Willem Daendels is a human[1]. He was born in Hattem[2]. He was born on October 21, 1762[3]. He passed away in Elmina[4]. He died on May 2, 1818[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Herman Willem Daendels's place of birth was Hattem[2].
  • Herman Willem Daendels passed away in Elmina[4].
  • Herman Willem Daendels was born on October 21, 1762[3].
  • Herman Willem Daendels died on May 2, 1818[5].
  • Herman Willem Daendels is buried at Dutch Cemetery, Elmina[10].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's father was Burchard Johan Daendels[11].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's mother was Josina Christina Tulleken[12].
  • A child of Herman Willem Daendels was Josina Maria Christina Daendels[13].
  • Herman Willem Daendels held citizenship in France[14].
  • Herman Willem Daendels held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
  • Dutch was Herman Willem Daendels's native language[16].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Herman Willem Daendels worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Herman Willem Daendels worked as a politician[8].
  • Herman Willem Daendels held the position of Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[17].
  • Herman Willem Daendels held the position of Governor of the Dutch Gold Coast[18].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's education included a stint at University of Harderwijk[19].
  • Herman Willem Daendels received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Reunion[20].
  • Herman Willem Daendels is recorded as male[21].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's Commons category is recorded as Herman Willem Daendels[23].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[24].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[25].
  • Herman Willem Daendels's archives at is recorded as Nationaal Archief[26].
  • The cause of death was malaria[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hattem[2], Herman Willem Daendels… he was born on October 21, 1762[3]. His father was Burchard Johan Daendels[11]. His mother was Josina Christina Tulleken[12]. Dutch was his native language[16].

Education

Herman Willem Daendels's education included a stint at University of Harderwijk[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[17], a position[28], founded in 1610[29] and Governor of the Dutch Gold Coast[18].

Recognition

Herman Willem Daendels received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Reunion[20].

Personal Life

A child of Herman Willem Daendels was Josina Maria Christina Daendels[13].

Death and Burial

Herman Willem Daendels died on May 2, 1818[5]. He passed away in Elmina[4]. The cause of death was malaria[27]. Burial took place at Dutch Cemetery, Elmina[10].

Why It Matters

Herman Willem Daendels ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Herman Willem Daendels born?

Herman Willem Daendels was born in Hattem[2].

Where did Herman Willem Daendels die?

Herman Willem Daendels passed away in Elmina[4].

Who were Herman Willem Daendels's parents?

Herman Willem Daendels's father was Burchard Johan Daendels[11]. Herman Willem Daendels's mother was Josina Christina Tulleken[12].

What did Herman Willem Daendels do for work?

Herman Willem Daendels worked as lawyer[6], military personnel[7], and politician[8].

Where did Herman Willem Daendels go to school?

Herman Willem Daendels was educated at University of Harderwijk[19].

What awards did Herman Willem Daendels receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Reunion[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Nationaal Archief. Retrieved . nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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