Jan Pieterszoon Coen
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Summary
Jan Pieterszoon Coen was born on January 8, 1587[1], in Hoorn[2]. He died on September 21, 1629[3], in Batavia[4]. He worked as a military leader[5], slave trader[6], merchant[7], and governor-general[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,051 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Eva Ment[10]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[11]
- Native language: Dutch[12]
- Position held: Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[13]
- Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[14], Judaism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Jan Pieterszoon Coen[17]
- Military, police or special rank: general[18]
- Family name: Coen[19]
- Given name: Jan[20]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Jan Pietersz Coen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[21], Portrait of Jan Pietersz Coen (1587-1629)[22], Governor-General Jan Pietersz Coen[23]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Encyclopædia Britannica[25], The Jewish Encyclopedia[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[28]
- Name in native language: Jan Pieterszoon Coen[29]
- Polish cultural heritage register number: pools[30]
- Patronym or matronym: Pieterszoon[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jan Pieterszoon Coen include Coen Tunnel[32], a road tunnel[33], in Netherlands[34] and Coen River[35], a river[36], in Australia[37].
Why It Matters
Jan Pieterszoon Coen has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Coen Tunnel[32], a road tunnel[33], in Netherlands[34] and Coen River[35], a river[36], in Australia[37].
FAQs
Where was Jan Pieterszoon Coen born?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen's place of birth was Hoorn[2].
Where did Jan Pieterszoon Coen die?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen passed away in Batavia[4].
Who was Jan Pieterszoon Coen married to?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen's spouses include Eva Ment[10].
What did Jan Pieterszoon Coen do for work?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen worked as a military leader[5], slave trader[6], merchant[7], and governor-general[8].