Rijckloff van Goens
Dutch colonial governor (1619-1682)
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Summary
Rijckloff van Goens was born on June 24, 1619[1], in Rees[2]. He died on November 14, 1682[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a colonial administrator[5], politician[6], governor[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Child: Ryklof van Goens de jonge[10]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[11]
- Field of work: politics[12], colonialism[13]
- Position held: Governor of Dutch Ceylon[14], Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Rijcklof van Goens[17]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Rycklof van Goens (1619-82). Gouverneur-generaal (1678-81)[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[19]
- Name in native language: Rijckloff van Goens[20]
- Different from: Ryklof W. van Goens[21]
- P14608: 140124012[22]
Why It Matters
Rijckloff van Goens has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Rijckloff van Goens born?
Rijckloff van Goens's place of birth was Rees[2].
Where did Rijckloff van Goens die?
Rijckloff van Goens passed away in Amsterdam[4].
What did Rijckloff van Goens do for work?
Rijckloff van Goens worked as a colonial administrator[5], politician[6], governor[7], and diplomat[8].