About Jan Thyszoon Payart
Jan Thyszoon Payart was a Dutch colonial administrator.
Jan Thyszoon Payart was a Dutch statesman and administrator who served as the governor of Zeylan (Dutch Ceylon) during the early Dutch period in Ceylon. He was appointed on 1 August 1640 and was governor until 24 March 1646. He was succeeded by Joan Maetsuycker. He was also the governor of Dutch Malacca between 1646 and 1662.
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Who was Jan Thyszoon Payart?
Dutch colonial governor
When did Jan Thyszoon Payart die?
Jan Thyszoon Payart died on 7 October 1678.
What was Jan Thyszoon Payart's occupation?
Jan Thyszoon Payart was a colonial administrator.
What nationality was Jan Thyszoon Payart?
Jan Thyszoon Payart was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Thyszoon Payart. https://biography.guide/jan-thyszoon-payart/
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