Hendrik Brouwer

Hendrik Brouwer (1581–1643) was a Dutch explorer, politician and diplomat.

Hendrik Brouwer in brief

Born
1581
Died
1643
Known for
explorer, politician, diplomat, map drawer and cartographer
Place of birth
Spanish Netherlands
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Overview

Born at Spanish Netherlands in 1581, died at Valdivia in 1643.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is politics and diplomacy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Hirado Domain. Employment is recorded with Dutch East India Company. Positions recorded include Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies and Dutch Opperhoofd in Japan.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hendrik Brouwer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q468419: Hendrik Brouwer

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