Joachim Melchior von Holten
Governor of the Danish West Indies
About Joachim Melchior von Holten
Lived 1671 – 1708 (aged 37). Joachim Melchior von Holten was a Danish.
Joachim Melchior Holten (17 March 1671 – 21 December 1708), also referred to as Jochum von Holten, was Governor of the Danish West Indies from 8 February 1706 to his death on 21 December 1708. He was the father-in-law of Johan Lorentz Castenschiold.
Early life Holten was born in Helsingør, the son of customs official at Øresund Custom House Isbrandt van Holten (born 1685) and Anna Maria Bacher (born 9 April 1674).
Career Holten came to the Danish West Indies in the service of the Danish West India Company. In 1690, he served as bookkeeper on St. Thomas. On 15 December 1692, Thormøhlen appointed him as chief bookkeeper and merchant. Their son Joachim Melchior Castenschiold was named after Holten.
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Governor of the Danish West Indies
When was Joachim Melchior von Holten born?
Joachim Melchior von Holten was born on 17 March 1671 in Helsingør.
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Joachim Melchior von Holten died on 21 December 1708.
What nationality was Joachim Melchior von Holten?
Joachim Melchior von Holten was Danish.
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