Cornelis Speelman
Governor-general of the Dutch East Indies (1628–1684) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cornelis Janszoon Speelman (2 March 1628 – 11 January 1684) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1681 to 1684.
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Cornelis Speelman | |
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Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies | |
In office 25 November 1681 – 11 January 1684 | |
Preceded by | Rijcklof van Goens |
Succeeded by | Johannes Camphuys |
Personal details | |
Born | 2 March 1628 Rotterdam, Dutch Republic |
Died | 11 January 1684 (1684-01-12) (aged 55) Batavia, Dutch East Indies |
Nationality | Dutch Republic |
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Cornelis Janszoon Speelman was the son of a Rotterdam merchant. He was born on 2 March 1628. In his 16th year, he left aboard the Hillegersberg for the Indies. He was employed as an assistant (assistent) in the service of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).