What is Bronbeek?
Q: What is Bronbeek?
A: Bronbeek is a former Royal palace in Arnhem, the Netherlands, which is now a museum and home for elderly soldiers.
Q: When was Bronbeek built?
A: Bronbeek was built in the early 19th century.
Q: Why did King William III buy Bronbeek?
A: King William III bought Bronbeek in 1845 and donated it to the Dutch state in 1859 to be a home for disabled KNIL soldiers.
Q: What was the purpose of Bronbeek for the inhabitants?
A: The inhabitants of Bronbeek took their collections of 'souvenirs' with them, which turned into a museum about the Dutch East Indies.
Q: How many former soldiers resided in Bronbeek in 2004?
A: In 2004, 50 former soldiers lived in Bronbeek.
Q: What does KNIL stand for?
A: KNIL stands for the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army.
Q: Who initially resided in Bronbeek before it became a home for disabled KNIL soldiers?
A: It is not specified who initially resided in Bronbeek before it became a home for disabled KNIL soldiers.
