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Willem Poolman
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Quick facts
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
8 October 1778(Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Death:
14 June 1823(Elmina, Ghana)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Willem Poolman (8 October 1778 – 14 June 1823) was a Dutch military officer and colonial administrator on the Gold Coast.
Biography
Willem Poolman was born in Amsterdam to Willem Poolman senior and Catharina Groen. He became a military officer and was eventually installed Commander of the Dutch Gold Coast on 31 December 1821. Willem Poolman died in office on 14 June 1823.