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Jan van Riebeeck
Dutch colonial governor (1619–1677) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Dutch name, the surname is van Riebeeck.
Johan Anthoniszoon "Jan" van Riebeeck[2] (21 April 1619 – 18 January 1677)[3] was a Dutch navigator, ambassador and colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company.[4][5]
Quick Facts 1st Commander of the Cape, Succeeded by ...
Jan van Riebeeck | |
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![]() Portrait, c. 1660 | |
1st Commander of the Cape | |
In office 7 April 1652 – 6 May 1662 | |
Succeeded by | Zacharias Wagenaer |
Personal details | |
Born | Jan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck 21 April 1619 Culemborg, County of Culemborg, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 18 January 1677(1677-01-18) (aged 57) Batavia, Dutch East Indies |
Resting place | Groote Kerk, Jakarta |
Spouses | |
Children | 7, including Abraham |
Occupation | Colonial administrator |
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