Wolfert Simon van Hoogenheim
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Wolfert Simon van Hoogenheim (ca. 1730[2] ā 2 April 1794) was a Dutch governor of the colony of Berbice. During his rule, the Berbice Slave Uprising took place.
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Wolfert Simon van Hoogenheim | |
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Governor of Berbice | |
In office 4 April 1760[1] ā 20 September 1764[1] | |
Preceded by | Hendrik Jan van Rijswijck |
Succeeded by | Johannes Heijliger |
Personal details | |
Born | ca. 1730[2] Netherlands |
Died | 2 April 1794[3] Vleuten, Netherlands |
Spouse | Henrietta Wilhelmina Otters |
Occupation | governor, military officer |
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