Jan Van Riebeeck Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Jan Van Riebeeck 21/04/1619   -   18/01/1677

Jan Van Riebeeck Introduction:

Jan van Riebeeck was a Dutch colonial administrator who established the city of Cape Town in South Africa. This biography gives detailed information about his childhood, life, works and timeline.

Jan Van Riebeeck Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Male Leaders
  • Died At Age: 57
  • Sun Sign: Taurus
  • Also Known As: Johan Anthoniszoon Van Riebeeck
  • Born In: Culemborg
  • Famous As: Dutch Colonial Administrator
  • Spouse/Ex-: Maria De La Quellerie (1649–1664; Her Death), Maria Scipio (1667–1677; His Death)
  • Father: Anthony Jansz Van Riebeeck
  • Mother: Elisabeth Govertsdr Van Gaesbeeck
  • Siblings: Geertruyd
  • Children: Abraham van Riebeeck
  • Died On: January 18, 1677
  • Place Of Death: Jakarta
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Cape Town
  • Bio: Jan Van Riebeeck Was A Dutch Colonial Administrator Who Established The City Of Cape Town In South Africa. This Biography Gives Detailed Information About His Childhood, Life, Works And Timeline.