Jan de la Fontaine
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Jan de la Fontaine (c. 1684 – 6 May 1743) was governor of the Cape from 1729 to 1737, after also acting as governor in 1724 to 1727.[1]
Quick Facts Acting Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony, Preceded by ...
Jan de la Fontaine | |
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Acting Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony | |
In office 8 September 1724 – 25 February 1727 | |
Preceded by | Maurits Pasques de Chavonnes |
Succeeded by | Pieter Gysbert Noodt |
6th Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony | |
In office acting from 23 April 1729 and Governor from 8 March 1730 – 31 August 1737 | |
Preceded by | Pieter Gysbert Noodt |
Succeeded by | Adriaan van Kervel |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1684 Amsterdam, Dutch Republic |
Died | 6 May 1743 Wijk aan Zee, Dutch Republic |
Nationality | Dutch |
Spouse | Maria Elisabeth de Man |
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