Henricus Adama van Scheltema
1840–1924 (age 84)
Biography
Henricus Adama van Scheltema was a military officer of considerable standing who dedicated his life to service in the armed forces. Born in 1840, he came of age during a transformative period in European military history and contributed to the institutional development of his nation's defense.
Van Scheltema's career spanned nearly a century of change, and he remained active in his profession until his death in 1924. His commitment to military excellence and duty was recognized throughout his lifetime, and he was honored with burial at Oud Eik en Duinen.