Governor of Dutch Mauritius
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The Opperhoofd of Mauritius was an official who ruled Dutch Mauritius (now Republic of Mauritius) during the Dutch colonial period between 1598 and 1718. The island was under the administration of the Dutch East India Company.
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Opperhoofd of Mauritius | |
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Precursor | None |
Formation | 20 September 1598; 425 years ago (1598-09-20) |
First holder | Wybrant Warwijck |
Final holder | Abraham Momber van de Velde |
Abolished | 6 September 1718; 305 years ago (1718-09-06) |
Succession | Governor of Isle de France |
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