About Jacob van Kittensteyn
Jacob van Kittensteyn was a Dutch colonial administrator.
Jacob van Kittensteyn was the Governor of Dutch Ceylon during the Dutch period in Ceylon. He was appointed on 26 February 1650 and was Governor until 11 October 1653. He was succeeded by Adriaan van der Meyden.
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Who was Jacob van Kittensteyn?
Governor of Zeylan
When did Jacob van Kittensteyn die?
Jacob van Kittensteyn died on 26 December 1653.
What was Jacob van Kittensteyn's occupation?
Jacob van Kittensteyn was a colonial administrator.
What nationality was Jacob van Kittensteyn?
Jacob van Kittensteyn was Dutch.
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