Lodewijk Thomson
Dutch politician (1869-1914) · Netherlands · On the map · Politicians · Died at 45
Lodewijk Willem Johan Karel Thomson was a Dutch military commander and politician. He served as a member of the Dutch parliament between 1905 and 1913. In 1914, he became the commander of a newly created International Gendarmerie force in the Principality of Albania.
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1914Died15 June 19141913Knight of the Order of the SwordAward1912Eremedaille voor Kunst en WetenschapAward1911Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1903Knight of the Order of Orange-NassauAward1897Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th classAward1895Expedition CrossAward1869Born11 June 1869
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He was killed during fighting in the town of Durrës on 15 June 1914, becoming the first Dutch soldier to be killed during a peacekeeping mission.
Country
Netherlands
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1914 · aged 45
