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Arnold Moll

1675 – 1729

Governor of Zeylan

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About Arnold Moll

Lived 1675 – 1729 (aged 53). Arnold Moll was a Dutch colonial administrator.

Arnold Moll (5 May 1675 – 10 February 1729) was the Dutch commander of Jaffanapatnam from 1723 to 1725 and acting Governor of Ceylon from 21 June 1723 to 12 January 1724. He previously had been merchant on Ambon and since 1707 Commander of Galle. He was also a member of the Council of the Dutch East Indies. He married the baroness Christina van Reede (1690–1731) with whom he had three daughters.

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Governor of Dutch Ceylon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arnold Moll?

Governor of Zeylan

When was Arnold Moll born?

Arnold Moll was born on 5 May 1675 in Batavia.

When did Arnold Moll die?

Arnold Moll died on 10 February 1729 in Jaffna.

What was Arnold Moll's occupation?

Arnold Moll was a colonial administrator.

What nationality was Arnold Moll?

Arnold Moll was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arnold Moll

· Wikidata: Q16859417

· DBpedia: Arnold Moll

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