The record
Jan Pieterszoon Coen was a Dutch colonial governor. Born on 8 January 1587 in Hoorn, Coen died on 21 September 1629 in Batavia at the age of 42.
Positions held include Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (1618–1623) and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (1627–1629).
With a Wikipedia article in 25 languages, Jan Pieterszoon Coen is No. 37,626 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 January 1587, Hoorn
- Died
- 21 September 1629, Batavia (aged 42)
- Country
- Dutch Republic
- Known as
- Military leader, slave trader, merchant
- Field
- Military
- Languages
- Dutch
- Wikipedia editions
- 25
Did you know
31
Was 31 when first governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (1618).
42
Lived to 42.
8 Jan
Shares a birthday with Elvis Presley and Stephen Hawking.
17
One of 17 people in the Index born in Hoorn, with Frank de Boer.
25
Has a Wikipedia article in 25 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1618–1623Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
- 1627–1629Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
Connections
Jan Pieterszoon Coen
- SpouseEva Ment
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