Jan Willem Wijn

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Jan Willem Wijn

Summary

Jan Willem Wijn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Den Helder[2]. He was born on December 20, 1891[3]. He died in The Hague[4]. He died on 1965[5]. He worked as a military historian[6] and military officer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Den Helder[2], Jan Willem Wijn…
  • Jan Willem Wijn passed away in The Hague[4].
  • Jan Willem Wijn was born on December 20, 1891[3].
  • Jan Willem Wijn died on 1965[5].
  • Jan Willem Wijn's professions included military historian[6].
  • Jan Willem Wijn worked as a military officer[7].
  • Jan Willem Wijn held the position of museum director[8].
  • Jan Willem Wijn was educated at Koninklijke Militaire Academie[9].
  • Jan Willem Wijn received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[10].
  • Jan Willem Wijn received the Prince Maurits Medal[11].
  • Jan Willem Wijn received the Officers' Cross[12].
  • Jan Willem Wijn received the Oorlogsherinneringskruis[13].
  • Jan Willem Wijn is recorded as male[14].
  • Jan Willem Wijn's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jan Willem Wijn's place of detention is recorded as Oflag XIII-B[16].
  • Jan Willem Wijn's place of detention is recorded as Stalag 371 Stanislau[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Den Helder[2], Jan Willem Wijn… he was born on December 20, 1891[3].

Education

Jan Willem Wijn was educated at Koninklijke Militaire Academie[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[6] and military officer[7]. Jan Willem Wijn held the position of museum director[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[10], a grade of an order[18], in Netherlands[19], founded in 1892[20]; Prince Maurits Medal[11], a medallion[21], in Netherlands[22], founded in 1935[23]; Officers' Cross[12], a military decoration[24], in Netherlands[25], founded in 1844[26]; and Oorlogsherinneringskruis[13], a military decoration[27], in Netherlands[28].

Death and Burial

Jan Willem Wijn died on 1965[5]. He passed away in The Hague[4].

FAQs

Where was Jan Willem Wijn born?

Jan Willem Wijn's place of birth was Den Helder[2].

Where did Jan Willem Wijn die?

Jan Willem Wijn died in The Hague[4].

What did Jan Willem Wijn do for work?

Jan Willem Wijn worked as military historian[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Jan Willem Wijn go to school?

Jan Willem Wijn was educated at Koninklijke Militaire Academie[9].

What awards did Jan Willem Wijn receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[10], Prince Maurits Medal[11], Officers' Cross[12], and Oorlogsherinneringskruis[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . nl.wikisage.org. nl.wikisage.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . nationaalarchief.nl. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . archieven.nl. archieven.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . archieven.nl. archieven.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Place of birth Den Helder
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    Date of birth +1891-12-20T00:00:00Z
    Biografisch woordenboek van nederland: 1880-2000 id bwn2/wijn
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