P. W. Scharroo

Colonel Pieter Wilhelmus Scharroo (16 September 1883, The Hague - 19 August 1963, The Hague^[1]) was the Dutch commander in charge during the Battle of Rotterdam. While he was trying to negotiate a ceasefire with his German counterparts, the Bombing of Rotterdam took place. He was frustrated after the bombing, and refused to continue the negotiations with the German army. Prior to the Second World War, he had an impressive civil and military career in the Netherlands as well as the Dutch Indies. Scharroo was also a long-time member of the IOC.

References

1. ^ Short bio (in Dutch)

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Name	Scharroo, Colonel P.W.
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Date of birth	16 September 1883
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Date of death	19 August 1963
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