Jan Willem Janssens

Dutch noble, governor of the Kaapkolonie (1762–1838)
Person human Q2201389
Jan Willem Janssens
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Jan Willem Janssens

Summary

Jan Willem Janssens is a human[1]. He was born in Nijmegen[2]. He was born on October 12, 1762[3]. He passed away in The Hague[4]. He died on May 23, 1838[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nijmegen[2], Jan Willem Janssens…
  • Jan Willem Janssens passed away in The Hague[4].
  • Jan Willem Janssens was born on October 12, 1762[3].
  • Jan Willem Janssens died on May 23, 1838[5].
  • A child of Jan Willem Janssens was Wilhelmina Anna Janssens[9].
  • Jan Willem Janssens held citizenship in Dutch Republic[10].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's professions included politician[6].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's professions included military officer[7].
  • Jan Willem Janssens held the position of Minister of Defence[11].
  • Jan Willem Janssens held the position of governor[12].
  • Jan Willem Janssens received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Jan Willem Janssens received the Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[14].
  • Jan Willem Janssens is recorded as male[15].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's Commons category is recorded as Jan Willem Janssens[17].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[18].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[19].
  • Jan Willem Janssens was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[20].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's family name is recorded as Janssens[21].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's given name is recorded as Jan[22].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jan Willem Janssens[23].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's Commons gallery is recorded as Jan Willem Janssens[24].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Jan Willem Janssens's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'Jan Willem Janssens'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Willem Janssens was born in Nijmegen[2]. He was born on October 12, 1762[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include Minister of Defence[11], a position[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1928[30] and governor[12], a public office[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[32], in France[33] and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[14], a grade of an order[34], in Netherlands[35].

Personal Life

A child of Jan Willem Janssens was Wilhelmina Anna Janssens[9].

Death and Burial

Jan Willem Janssens died on May 23, 1838[5]. He passed away in The Hague[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Willem Janssens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Jan Willem Janssens born?

Jan Willem Janssens's place of birth was Nijmegen[2].

Where did Jan Willem Janssens die?

Jan Willem Janssens passed away in The Hague[4].

What did Jan Willem Janssens do for work?

Jan Willem Janssens worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Jan Willem Janssens receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[13] and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[14].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Minister of Defence, governor
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