About Maeyken Blomme
Maeyken Blomme was a Dutch sailor.
Maeyken Blomme (fl. ca. 1611 CE) was a Dutch person who, dressed in men's clothing, attempted to accompany their lover to sea.
Blomme's lover Jan van Hondthorst, was a sergeant originally from Delft. He was to set sail on the ship Der Vere, bound for Batavia. In order to go with van Hondthorst, Blomme put on men's clothing and snuck onto the ship.
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Who was Maeyken Blomme?
woman in man's clothes who became a sailor
When did Maeyken Blomme die?
Maeyken Blomme died in 1611.
What was Maeyken Blomme's occupation?
Maeyken Blomme was a sailor.
What nationality was Maeyken Blomme?
Maeyken Blomme was Dutch.
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