Commandant of the Netherlands Marine Corps
The Commandant of the Netherlands Marine Corps is the head of the Dutch marines. The current commandant, since 2023, is Ivo D.L. Moerman.
History
17th century
The billet was created in 1665 as the Colonel and Commandant of the Regiment of Marines, first held by Willem Joseph baron van Ghent. It was known under that title until 1669 and from 1678 to 1698. From 1669 to 1678 it was known as the First Colonel of the Regiments of Ship Soldiers.18th century
From 1698 to 1711 and from 1772 to 1795, the billet was called First Colonel of the Marine Regiment. From 1711 to 1772 the billet was called Colonel and Commandant of the Marine Regiment.19th century
From 1814 to 1817 the billet was known as the Commandant of the Marine Battalion.In 1817 it received its current title of Commandant of the Marine Corps. From 1850 to 1853 and 1864 to 1871 the billet was known as Commandant and Inspector of the Marine Corps.