J. B. van Heutsz

Dutch general (1851-1924)
Person human Q3166126
J. B. van Heutsz
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J. B. van Heutsz

Summary

J. B. van Heutsz is a human[1]. He was born in Coevorden[2]. He was born on February 3, 1851[3]. He died in Montreux[4]. He died on July 11, 1924[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and chief officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Coevorden[2], J. B. van Heutsz…
  • J. B. van Heutsz died in Montreux[4].
  • J. B. van Heutsz was born on February 3, 1851[3].
  • J. B. van Heutsz died on July 11, 1924[5].
  • J. B. van Heutsz died on June 11, 1924[9].
  • Burial took place at Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery[10].
  • A child of J. B. van Heutsz was Johan Bastiaan van Heutsz jr.[11].
  • J. B. van Heutsz held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[12].
  • J. B. van Heutsz worked as a military personnel[6].
  • J. B. van Heutsz worked as a chief officer[7].
  • J. B. van Heutsz held the position of Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[13].
  • J. B. van Heutsz held the position of Governor of Aceh[14].
  • J. B. van Heutsz received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[15].
  • J. B. van Heutsz received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[16].
  • J. B. van Heutsz received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[17].
  • J. B. van Heutsz received the Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[18].
  • J. B. van Heutsz was a member of Royal Batavian Society of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • J. B. van Heutsz is recorded as male[20].
  • J. B. van Heutsz's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • J. B. van Heutsz's military branch is recorded as Royal Netherlands East Indies Army[22].
  • J. B. van Heutsz's Commons category is recorded as Joannes Benedictus van Heutsz[23].
  • J. B. van Heutsz's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • J. B. van Heutsz's archives at is recorded as Nationaal Archief[25].
  • J. B. van Heutsz's archives at is recorded as Nationaal Archief[26].
  • J. B. van Heutsz was part of the conflict Aceh War[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Coevorden[2], J. B. van Heutsz… he was born on February 3, 1851[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and chief officer[7]. Positions held include Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[13], a position[28], founded in 1610[29] and Governor of Aceh[14], a public office[30], in Indonesia[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[15], a grade of an order[32], in Netherlands[33]; Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[34], in Netherlands[35]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[17], a grade of an order[36], in Netherlands[37]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[18], a grade of an order[38], in Netherlands[39].

Personal Life

A child of J. B. van Heutsz was Johan Bastiaan van Heutsz jr.[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 11, 1924[5] and June 11, 1924[9]. J. B. van Heutsz died in Montreux[4]. He is buried at Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for J. B. van Heutsz include Regiment Van Heutsz[40], a military unit[41], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[42], founded in 1950[43].

Why It Matters

J. B. van Heutsz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Regiment Van Heutsz[40], a military unit[41], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[42], founded in 1950[43].

FAQs

Where was J. B. van Heutsz born?

J. B. van Heutsz's place of birth was Coevorden[2].

Where did J. B. van Heutsz die?

J. B. van Heutsz died in Montreux[4].

What did J. B. van Heutsz do for work?

J. B. van Heutsz worked as military personnel[6] and chief officer[7].

What awards did J. B. van Heutsz receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[15], Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[16], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[17], and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[18].

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  20. [25] . Nationaal Archief. Retrieved . nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Nationaal Archief. Retrieved . nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Q134407091. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Coevorden
    Different from Johan Bastiaan van Heutsz jr.
    Child Johan Bastiaan van Heutsz jr.
    Position held Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Governor of Aceh
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