Andreas Victor Michiels

Andreas Victor Michiels (Maastricht, Netherlands, 30 May 1797 – Kusamba, Bali 25 May 1849) was a military and administrative officer in the Dutch East Indies.

Michiels entered military service at age 17 years, participated in the Battle of Waterloo, and in 1817 went to the island of Java, where he was directly involved in the conflict in Cirebon.

Under his leadership, in 1838 he conquered Kuta, and in 1840 overpowered Barus, Tapoes and Singkil, in 1841 he suppressed a rebellion in Batipo and in 1844 and 1845, a general attack was launched.

Dekker included a character General Van Damme in his novel Max Havelaar based upon Michiels.

After victories in a number of skirmishes, Michiels was killed in a night attack led by Dewa Agung Istri Kanya.