Van der Kamp, Francis Adriaan , 1752-1829

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Dates

Existence: 1752 - 1829

Biography

François Adriaan van der Kemp or Francis Adrian Vanderkemp (Kampen, 4 May 1752 – Barneveld, New York, 1829) was one of the Dutch radical leaders of the Patriots, a minister and publicist who gave the Patriot movement a Christian tint in his blazing speeches.[1] Having been a promising student in Groningen, Franeker and Amsterdam, he led the local militia (exercitiegenootschap) in Wijk bij Duurstede and ended up in captivity. Van der Kemp was released on 9 December 1787 for a ransom of 45,000 guilder and emigrated to the U.S.A.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Francis Adriaan van der Kamp letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 818163.1

Mss 818163.1

Date(s): 1818-02-13

Abstract

In English.

Rev. F.A. Vanderkemp letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 788505

Mss 788505

Date(s): 1788-09-05

Abstract

In English.