Jan van Riebeeck
- January 9, 2024
- Explorer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jan van Riebeeck |
| Occupation | Explorer |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 21, 1619(1619-04-21) |
| Age | 405 |
| Date Of Death | January 18, 1677 |
| Birthplace | Culemborg |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Birth City | Gelderland |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Jan van Riebeeck Biography
| Name | Jan van Riebeeck |
| Birthday | Apr 21 |
| Birth Year | 1619 |
| Place Of Birth | Culemborg |
| Home Town | Gelderland |
| Birth Country | Netherlands |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/birth Name | Johan Petros Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck |
| Spouse | Maria van Riebeeck , Maria Isaacks Scipio |
| Children(s) | Abraham van Riebeeck, Joan van Riebeeck |
Jan van Riebeeck is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on April 21, 1619 in Culemborg, Gelderland, Netherlands. In 1652, Cape Town was founded by the Dutch.
He was just like He was an explorer just like Christopher Columbus..
He married Maria de la Quellerie in March 1649.
Jan van Riebeeck Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Explorer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jan van Riebeeck is one of the richest Explorer from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jan van Riebeeck 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
While he was a member the Dutch East India Company, he served as an assistant surgeon.
Cape Town was home to Riebeeck’s statue and his wife.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jan van Riebeeck Dating?
According to our records, Jan van Riebeeck married to Maria van Riebeeck , Maria Isaacks Scipio. As of December 1, 2023, Jan van Riebeeck’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jan Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Jan van Riebeeck celebrates birthday on April 21 of every year.
What did Jan van Riebeeck discover?
Van Riebeeck reported the first comet discovered from South Africa, C/1652 Y1 , which was spotted on December 17, 1652. Similarly to many other charted comets, it has not returned to earth’s view.
Who was the real Jan van Riebeeck?
Johan Anthoniszoon “Jan” van Riebeeck (21 April 1619 – 18 January 1677) was a Dutch navigator and colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company.
Why did Jan van Riebeeck come to South Africa?
The aim was to establish a refreshment station to supply the crew of the Company’s passing trading ships with fresh water, vegetables and fruit, meat and medical assistance.
Who did Jan van Riebeeck find in South Africa?
They planted gardens to supply fruit and vegetables to passing ships, and bartered with the Khoikhoi (who they called Goringhaikwa and later Kaapmans) for meat. On the 17th December 1652, Van Riebeeck reported the first comet discovered from South Africa, C/1652 Y1.
Who discovered South Africa?
1480s – Portuguese navigator Bartholomeu Dias is the first European to travel round the southern tip of Africa. 1497 – Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama lands on Natal coast. 1652 – Jan van Riebeeck, representing the Dutch East India Company, founds the Cape Colony at Table Bay.