Alphons Franssen Herderschee

Dutch military officer (1872-1932)
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Summary

Alphons Franssen Herderschee was born on September 3, 1872[1], in Banjarmasin[2]. He died on August 15, 1932[3], in Nice[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], entomologist[6], explorer[7], and military officer[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Hermanus Hubertus Godefridus Franssen Herderschee[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[11]
  • Educated at: Militaire School Meester Cornelis[12]
  • Award received: Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[13], Honorary Sabre[14], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[15], Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[16], Lombok Cross[17], Marksmans' Award[18], Expedition Cross with clasp Atjeh 1873–1896[19], Expedition Cross with clasp Atjeh 1896–1900[20], Expedition Cross with clasp Kleine Soenda-eilanden 1905–1909[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Military branch: Royal Netherlands East Indies Army[23]
  • Commons category: Alphons Franssen Herderschee[24]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[25]
  • Family name: Franssen[26], Herderschee[27]
  • Given name: Alphons[28]
  • Work location: Surinam[29]
  • Participant in: Tapanahoni expedition[30], Gonini expedition[31]
  • Sibling: Barend Henri Franssen Herderschee[32], Frits Franssen[33], Johan Louis Emile Franssen[34]
  • Has works in the collection: National Museum of World Cultures[35]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]

FAQs

Where was Alphons Franssen Herderschee born?

Alphons Franssen Herderschee's place of birth was Banjarmasin[2].

Where did Alphons Franssen Herderschee die?

Alphons Franssen Herderschee died in Nice[4].

Who were Alphons Franssen Herderschee's parents?

Alphons Franssen Herderschee's father was Hermanus Hubertus Godefridus Franssen Herderschee[10].

What did Alphons Franssen Herderschee do for work?

Alphons Franssen Herderschee worked as a cartographer[5], entomologist[6], explorer[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Alphons Franssen Herderschee go to school?

Alphons Franssen Herderschee was educated at Militaire School Meester Cornelis[12].

What awards did Alphons Franssen Herderschee receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[13], Honorary Sabre[14], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[15], and Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[16].

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  24. [3] ↑ . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  34. [35] ↑ . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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