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Hendrik Doyer

1830 – 1906

Dutch colonial administrator and mayor

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About Hendrik Doyer

Lived 1830 – 1906 (aged 75). Hendrik Doyer was a Dutch mayor, colonial administrator and governor.

Hendrik Doijer Jzn (born 14 September 1830 – 13 April 1906) was a Dutch politician, who first made a career in the administration on the Dutch Gold Coast and who became interim governor during the European leave of governor Henri Alexander Elias on 13 June 1864, upon the death of his interim predecessor Carel van Hien. He later became mayor of Zoeterwoude and Woerden.

Biography Doijer was born in Amsterdam to painter Jacobus Schoemaker Doyer and Petronella Evekink.

Hendrik Doijer established himself as a merchant on the Gold Coast in 1851, joining his brother Huibert, who had been an agent for H. van Rijckevorsel & Co. since 1849. In 1853, Hendrik and Huibert founded the company Doijer Brothers in Elmina. Unlike his brother Huibert, who always remained a private merchant, Hendrik joined the Dutch colonial administration in 1856.

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Positions held
Mayor of Woerden, Commandant of Fort Saint Anthony at Axim, Commandant of Fort Batenstein at Butre, Governor of the Dutch Gold Coast
Also known as
Hendrik Doijer Jzn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hendrik Doyer?

Dutch colonial administrator and mayor

When was Hendrik Doyer born?

Hendrik Doyer was born on 14 September 1830 in Amsterdam.

When did Hendrik Doyer die?

Hendrik Doyer died on 13 April 1906 in Velp.

What was Hendrik Doyer's occupation?

Hendrik Doyer was a mayor, colonial administrator and governor.

What nationality was Hendrik Doyer?

Hendrik Doyer was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hendrik Doyer

· Wikidata: Q20138246

· DBpedia: Hendrik Doijer

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