About Johan van der Burg
Johan van der Burg was a Dutch politician.
Johan van der Burg (Delft?–1640) was the Dutch governor of Formosa from 1636 to 1640. In 1627 he arrived in Batavia, married Adriana Quina. It is possible he became the brother-in-law of Hans Putmans. In 1631 he was appointed in the Council of India. In 1634 he was sent on a mission to Sultanate of Banten. Johan died in office on 11 March 1640 and was buried at Fort Zeelandia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johan van der Burg?
Dutch colonial governor
When was Johan van der Burg born?
Johan van der Burg was born in Delft.
When did Johan van der Burg die?
Johan van der Burg died in 1640 in Taiwan.
What was Johan van der Burg's occupation?
Johan van der Burg was a politician.
What nationality was Johan van der Burg?
Johan van der Burg was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Johan van der Burg
· DBpedia: Johan van der Burg
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johan van der Burg. https://biography.guide/johan-van-der-burg/
MLA: "Johan van der Burg." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johan-van-der-burg/.
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