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Theodorus Frederik van Capellen

Jhr. Th. F. van Capellen
Born(1762-09-06)6 September 1762
Nijmegen, Dutch Republic
Died15 April 1824(1824-04-15) (aged 61)
Brussels
Allegiance Kingdom of the Netherlands
Service / branch Royal Netherlands Navy
Years of service1781–1818
RankVice-admiral
CommandsDelft, Washington, Melampus (ex-RN)
Battles / warsVlieter Incident
Bombardment of Algiers

Vice-admiral Jonkheer Theodorus Frederik van Capellen, GCMWO, KCB (Nijmegen, 6 September 1762 – Brussels, 15 April 1824) was a Dutch naval officer. He was married to Petronella de Lange (1779–1835).[1] Alexine Tinne, female explorer and pioneering photographer, was his granddaughter.

  1. ^ Frederiks

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