THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Jan van Riebeeck
Dutch colonial governor (1619–1677)
Jan van Riebeeck was born on April 21, 1619 in Culemborg, Netherlands and died on January 18, 1677, aged 57.
Born
April 21, 1619
Jan van Riebeeck died aged 57.
Died: January 18, 1677
Source:
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Culemborg, Netherlands
- Professions
- explorer, politician
More about Jan van Riebeeck
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
Family
- Child
- Abraham van Riebeeck
- Spouse
- Maria van Riebeeck
All birth date sources
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- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
- BnF authorities
- GeneaStar
- SNAC
- Biografisch Portaal
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Jan van Riebeeck when they died?
Jan van Riebeeck died aged 57.
When is Jan van Riebeeck’s birthday?
Jan van Riebeeck’s recorded birthday is April 21.
Where was Jan van Riebeeck born?
Jan van Riebeeck was born in Culemborg, Netherlands.
When did Jan van Riebeeck die?
Jan van Riebeeck died on January 18, 1677.