Willem Jacobszoon Coster
Dutch colonial governor (c. 1590–1640) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Willem Jacobszoon Coster (c. 1590 – 21 August 1640) was a Dutch colonial governor who served as the first Governor of Dutch Ceylon from 13 March until 17 August 1640. He was succeeded by Jan Thyszoon Payart.[1]
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Willem Jacobsz. Coster | |
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1st Governor of Dutch Ceylon | |
In office 13 March – 17 August 1640 (1640-03-13 – 1640-08-17) | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Jan Thyszoon Payart |
Personal details | |
Born | Willem Jacobszoon Coster Unknown date, c. 1590 Akersloot, County of Holland, United Dutch Provinces |
Died | 21 August 1640(1640-08-21) (aged 49–50) Nilgala, Dutch Ceylon |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Dutch East India Company |
Rank | Admiral |
Wars | Dutch–Portuguese War |
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