Nicolaes Witsen

Mayor of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Nicolaes Witsen - Mayor of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Born

May 8th, 1641
384 years ago

Died

1717
308 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Netherlands

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Served as Mayor of Amsterdam multiple times during the 17th century. Played a vital role in the city's growth and development during the Dutch Golden Age. Contributed to the fields of cartography and naval architecture. Engaged in various civic improvements and invested in urban planning.

Served as Mayor of Amsterdam from 1671 to 1672

Contributed to cartography and naval architecture

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