Jan van Riebeeck

Dutch politician, founder of Cape Town

Jan van Riebeeck - Dutch politician, founder of Cape Town
Born

April 21st, 1619
406 years ago

Died

January 18th, 1677
348 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Netherlands

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A Dutch politician established a refreshment station for the Dutch East India Company at Cape of Good Hope in 1652, which later evolved into Cape Town. The settlement aimed to provide support for ships en route to the East Indies. Van Riebeeck served as the company's first commander, overseeing the initial development of the colony, including agriculture and trade routes. He played a critical role in the interactions between European settlers and local indigenous populations during the early stages of colonial expansion in Southern Africa.

Founded Cape Town in 1652

Led Dutch East India Company's settlement efforts

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