biography
pronunciation:
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| lived:
| (1550–1615)
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| biography:
| Dutch admiral, born in Amersfoort, C Netherlands. He was appointed Dutch admiral of the United East-Indian Company (VOC) and Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, where he established the factory at Bantam. He expanded the Company's power, particularly in the Moluccas, and chose Jacatra as the site for the future VOC headquarters. He was drowned at sea during his voyage home. |
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