Jan Pieterszoon Coen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJan Pieterszoon Coen
Dutch colonial governor
Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1587
Place of Birth: Hoorn, County of Holland, Netherlands
Date of Death: 21-Sep-1629
Profession: military leader
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Jan Pieterszoon Coen
- Jan Pieterszoon Coen (8 January 1587 – 21 September 1629) was an officer of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the early 17th century, holding two terms as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies.
- He was the founder of Batavia, capital of the Dutch East Indies.
- Renowned for providing the impulse that set the VOC on the path to dominance in the East Indies, Coen was long considered a national hero in the Netherlands. Coen was known for his strict governance and harsh criticism of people who did not share his views, especially towards subordinates, and was merciless towards his opponents.
- Consequently, since the independence of Indonesia he has been looked at in a much more critical light.
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Source: Westfries Museum
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Jacques Waben
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| Alternative names | Jacob Waben, Jacob Wabbe, Jakob Waben | ||
| Description | Dutch painter | ||
| Date of birth/death | 1590 | 1634 | |
| Location of birth | Alkmaar | ||
| Work period | circa 1602-1634 | ||
| Work location | Hoorn | ||
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