Jo van Heutsz

Dutch general (1851-1924)
Person human Q3166126
Jo van Heutsz
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Jo van Heutsz

Summary

Jo van Heutsz is a human[1]. His place of birth was 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], chief officer[7], colonial administrator[8], military officer[9], and governor-general[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Coevorden[2], Jo van Heutsz…
  • Jo van Heutsz died in Montreux[4].
  • Jo van Heutsz was born on February 3, 1851[3].
  • Jo van Heutsz died on July 11, 1924[5].
  • Jo van Heutsz died on June 11, 1924[12].
  • Burial took place at Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Jo van Heutsz was Johan Bastiaan van Heutsz jr.[14].
  • Jo van Heutsz held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
  • Jo van Heutsz worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Jo van Heutsz's professions included chief officer[7].
  • Jo van Heutsz worked as a colonial administrator[8].
  • Jo van Heutsz worked as a military officer[9].
  • Jo van Heutsz's professions included governor-general[10].
  • Jo van Heutsz worked as a soldier[16].
  • Jo van Heutsz held the position of Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[17].
  • Jo van Heutsz held the position of Governor of Aceh[18].
  • Jo van Heutsz received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[19].
  • Jo van Heutsz received the Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[20].
  • Jo van Heutsz received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[21].
  • Jo van Heutsz received the Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[22].
  • Jo van Heutsz was a member of Royal Batavian Society of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Jo van Heutsz is recorded as male[24].
  • Jo van Heutsz's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jo van Heutsz's military branch is recorded as Royal Netherlands East Indies Army[26].
  • Jo van Heutsz's Commons category is recorded as Joannes Benedictus van Heutsz[27].

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Origins and Family

Jo van Heutsz's place of birth was Coevorden[2]. He was born on February 3, 1851[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], chief officer[7], colonial administrator[8], military officer[9], governor-general[10], and soldier[16]. Positions held include Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[17], a position[28], founded in 1610[29] and Governor of Aceh[18], a public office[30], in Indonesia[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[19], a grade of an order[32], in Netherlands[33]; Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[20], a grade of an order[34], in Netherlands[35]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[21], a grade of an order[36], in Netherlands[37]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[22], a grade of an order[38], in Netherlands[39].

Personal Life

A child of Jo van Heutsz was Johan Bastiaan van Heutsz jr.[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 11, 1924[5] and June 11, 1924[12]. Jo van Heutsz died in Montreux[4]. He is buried at Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

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

Why It Matters

Jo van Heutsz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 37 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 Jo van Heutsz born?

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

Where did Jo van Heutsz die?

Jo van Heutsz died in Montreux[4].

What did Jo van Heutsz do for work?

Jo van Heutsz worked as military personnel[6], chief officer[7], colonial administrator[8], military officer[9], and governor-general[10].

What awards did Jo van Heutsz receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class[19], Knight of the Military Order of William, 3rd class[20], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William[21], and Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[22].

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  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  25. [12] ↑ . Q134407091. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of birth → Coevorden
    Different from → Johan Bastiaan van Heutsz jr.
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