Simon van der Stel
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Simon van der Stel (14 October 1639 – 24 June 1712) was the first Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony (1691), the settlement at the Cape of Good Hope. He was interested in botany, establishing vineyards Groot and Klein Constantia, and producing a famous dessert wine. He is considered one of the founders of South African viticulture.
In this Dutch name, the surname is Van der Stel.
Quick Facts 1st Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony, Preceded by ...
Simon van der Stel | |
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1st Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony | |
In office 1 June 1691 – 2 November 1699 (1691-06-01 – 1699-11-02) | |
Preceded by | Himself, as commander |
Succeeded by | Willem Adriaan van der Stel |
Commander 10 December 1679 – 1 June 1691 (1679-12-10 – 1691-06-01) | |
Preceded by | Hendrik Crudop (acting) |
Succeeded by | Himself, as governor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1639-10-14)14 October 1639 Born at sea, Indian Ocean |
Died | 24 June 1712(1712-06-24) (aged 72) Constantia, Cape Colony |
Spouse | Johanna Jacoba Six |
Children | Willem Adriaan van der Stel |
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Employer | Dutch East India Company |
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