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Willem Kieft
Director of New Netherland (1597–1647)
Willem Kieft was born in September 1597 in Amsterdam, Netherlands and died on September 27, 1647.
Born
in September 1597
Died: September 27, 1647
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- Birthplace
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Professions
- merchant, politician
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
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Where was Willem Kieft born?
Willem Kieft was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands.