Jan van Riebeeck
Explorer

Jan van Riebeeck Net Worth

Jan van Riebeeck was a Dutch explorer born in 1619 in the Dutch Republic. He is best known for founding Cape Town, South Africa in 1652, which became the first permanent European settlement in the region. He was instrumental in establishing the Cape Colony, which served as a vital trading post between Europe and the East.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 21, 1619
Birth Place Dutch Republic
Age 400 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 18, 1677 (age 57)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Dutch founder of Cape Town, South Africa in the year 1652.

Before Fame

He served as an assistant surgeon while working as a member of the Dutch East India Company.

Trivia

A statue of Riebeeck and his wife was erected in Cape Town.

Family Life

He married Maria de la Quellerie in March 1649.

Associated With

He was an Explorer just like Christopher Columbus.

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About the author

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