Anthony van Diemen
Dutch colonial governor (1593–1645) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anthony van Diemen (also Antonie, Antonio, Anton, Antonius; 1593 – 19 April 1645) was a Dutch colonial governor.
Quick Facts Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Preceded by ...
Anthony van Diemen | |
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Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies | |
In office 1636–1645 | |
Preceded by | Hendrik Brouwer |
Succeeded by | Cornelis van der Lijn |
Personal details | |
Born | 1593 Culemborg, County of Culemborg, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | (1645-04-19)19 April 1645 (aged 51–52) Batavia, Dutch East India |
Nationality | Dutch |
Occupation | Explorer, colonial governor |
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