Abraham Crijnssen
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Abraham Crijnssen (died 1 February 1669) was a Dutch naval commander, notable for capturing the English colony in Suriname in 1667 during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, resulting in the establishment of a long-term colony under Dutch control. The minesweeper HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen and the frigate HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen have been named after him.
Quick Facts Governor of Suriname, Preceded by ...
Abraham Crijnssen | |
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Governor of Suriname | |
In office 1668[1] – 1 February 1669[2] | |
Preceded by | Samuel Barry |
Succeeded by | Philip Lichtenberg |
Personal details | |
Born | Vlissingen, Netherlands |
Died | 1 February 1669[2] Paramaribo, Surinam |
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