About Nicolaas Geelvinck
Lived 1732 – 1787 (aged 54–55). Nicolaas Geelvinck was a business executive.
Nicolaas Geelvinck (3 June 1732, Amsterdam – 7 December 1787, The Hague), son of Nicolaes Geelvinck, Lord of Stabroek, was President of the Dutch West India Company from 1764 until 1787.
In 1764, Nicolaas Geelvinck became schepen (alderman) of Amsterdam as well the President of the Dutch West India Company. In 1771, he became President of the Society of Suriname. The city of Stabroek, Guyana was named after Geelvinck in 1784. In 1812, the city was renamed Georgetown after King George III.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Nicolaas Geelvinck's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Nicolaas Geelvinck's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Nicolaas Geelvinck?
Dutch businessman
When was Nicolaas Geelvinck born?
Nicolaas Geelvinck was born in 1732.
When did Nicolaas Geelvinck die?
Nicolaas Geelvinck died in 1787.
What was Nicolaas Geelvinck's occupation?
Nicolaas Geelvinck was a business executive.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Nicolaas Geelvinck
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nicolaas Geelvinck. https://biography.guide/nicolaas-geelvinck/
MLA: "Nicolaas Geelvinck." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nicolaas-geelvinck/.
Chicago: "Nicolaas Geelvinck." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nicolaas-geelvinck/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC