A Ph van Aken is a member of the Indies Council who had been assigned to Aceh; his last position was that of Governor. During his period in office, Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Kutaraja (Banda Aceh) was enlarged with the construction of two new domes. He dies in Jakarta on April 1, 1936, and in accordance with his tastement, was buried in Peucut Kerkhof, Banda Aceh.
A Ph van Aken merupakan anggota Dewan Hindia, pernah bertugas di Aceh dengan jabatan sebagai Gubernur. Pada masa menjabat sebagai Gubernur Sipil dan Militer Belanda di Aceh ia memperluas Masjid Raya Baiturrahman dengan menambah dua kubah. Ia meninggal di Jakarta pada 1 April 1936, dan dalam wasiatnya ia meminta untuk dikuburkan di Peucut Kerkhof, Banda Aceh.
