Paulus de Roo

Paulus de Roo (c. 14 July 1658 – 9 August 1695) was a Governor of Dutch Ceylon during the Dutch period in Ceylon.

Paulus de Roo
Acting Governor of Dutch Ceylon
In office 29 January – 9 August 1695 (1695-01-29 – 1695-08-09)
Preceded by	Thomas van Rhee
Succeeded by	Thomas van Rhee
Personal details
Born	c. (1658-07-14)14 July 1658 Batavia, Dutch East Indies
Died	9 August 1695(1695-08-09) (aged 37) Suratte, Dutch India
Spouse	Margaretha Kock

De Roo was appointed acting governor on 29 January 1695, and remained at his post until his death.^[1]