Jan van Riebeeck was a Dutch explorer born in 1619 in the Dutch Republic. He is best known for founding Cape Town, South Africa in 1652, which became the first permanent European settlement in the region. He was instrumental in establishing the Cape Colony, which served as a vital trading post between Europe and the East.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
Dutch founder of Cape Town, South Africa in the year 1652.
Before Fame
He served as an assistant surgeon while working as a member of the Dutch East India Company.
Trivia
A statue of Riebeeck and his wife was erected in Cape Town.
Family Life
He married Maria de la Quellerie in March 1649.
Associated With
He was an Explorer just like Christopher Columbus.