Jan van Riebeeck

Jan van Riebeeck

1619 CE – 1677 CE

Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (21 April 1619 – 18 January 1677) was a Dutch merchant and colonial administrator who served as the first Commander of the Cape from 1652 to 1662.

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Born · 1619 CE

1652 CEDutch East India Company Station At The CapeThe Dutch Cape Colony (Dutch: Nederlandse Kaapkolonie), officially known as the Cape of Good Hope Waystation (Dutch: Tussenstation Kaap de Goede Hoop),…

Died · 1677 CE