Aantekening betreffende baron Henri Leys after 1858

This anonymous handwritten document, titled "Aantekening betreffende baron Henri Leys" (Notes concerning Baron Henri Leys), dating back to after 1858, is a biographical sketch of Baron Henri Leys. It details his birth in 1841 and his marriage to Adelaide van Haren, mentioning the couple's children. It also lists his military achievements, including his appointment as an officer, a commander of the Leopold order, and finally, his knighthood of the Belgian Order of Leopold in 1857. This document, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life and career of this prominent figure.