Arnold Erkens
1864–1952 (Age 88)
Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands
The Life of Arnold
When Arnold Erkens was born in 1864, in Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands, his father, Jan Gerard Erkens, was 46 and his mother, Maria Mechtildis Hamers, was 39. He married Sophie Smeets on 11 February 1887, in Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands. He died on 24 August 1952, in his hometown, at the age of 88.
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Family Time Line
Arnold Erkens
1864–1952
Sophie Smeets
1862–
Marriage: 11 February 1887
Spouse & Children
1864–1952Male
- Sophie Smeets
1862–Female
MARRIAGE
11 February 1887
Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands
11 February 1887
Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands
Parents & Siblings
- Jan Gerard Erkens
1818–1889Male
- Maria Mechtildis Hamers
1825–1871Female
siblings
(9)
- Anna Maria Erkens
1850–1925Female
- Jan Erkens
1851–1852Male
- Peter Hendrik Erkens
1852–1856Male
- Nicolas Joseph Erkens
1855–Male
- Peter Hendrik Erkens
1860–1860Male
+4 More Children
World Events (8)
1870 · Amstel Brewery
Age 6
Amstel Brewery was founded on June 11, 1870, in Amsterdam. It is named after the Amstel River which served for refrigeration. They use ice from canals to help keep their brews cold.
1873
Age 9
The Dutch began colonization efforts in Aceh province (Indonesia), which led to a decades-long war.
1890
Age 26
Death by suicide of van Gogh.
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Sources (3)
- Arnold Erkens, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records"
- Arnold Erkens, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records"
- Arnold Erkens, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records"
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