J. B. van Heutsz
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Joannes Benedictus van Heutsz (Dutch pronunciation: [joːˈɑnəs beːnəˈdɪktʏs vɑn ˈɦøːt͜s]; 3 February 1851 – 11 July 1924) was a Dutch military officer who was appointed governor general of the Dutch East Indies in 1904, years after he had become famous for bringing to an end to the long Aceh War.
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Joannes Benedictus van Heutsz | |
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Nickname(s) | "Pacificator of Aceh" |
Born | (1851-02-03)3 February 1851 Coevorden, Drenthe, Netherlands |
Died | 11 July 1924(1924-07-11) (aged 73) Montreux, Switzerland |
Allegiance | Dutch |
Commands held | Governor-general of the Dutch East Indies |
Battles/wars | Aceh War |
Spouse(s) | Maria Henriëtte van der Zwaan |
Children | 4 |
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