About Paulus van der Veen
Lived 1660 – 1733 (aged 72–73). Paulus van der Veen was a Dutch politician and lawyer.
Paul van der Veen Does (c. 1660 - 16 August 1733, Gorcum) was from 1696 to 1706 governor of Surinam, succeeding Johan van Scharphuizen. The next twenty-five years, until his death, he was a member of the board of the Society of Surinam.
He was the son of Balthasar van der Veen and Susanna Pels. His uncle was Andries Pels, a rich Amsterdam banker and insurer. He married Anna van Gelre, a mayor's daughter from Zierikzee. His brother-in-law was Andries Boxel.
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Who was Paulus van der Veen?
Dutch colonial governor
When was Paulus van der Veen born?
Paulus van der Veen was born in 1660 in Gorinchem.
When did Paulus van der Veen die?
Paulus van der Veen died on 16 August 1733.
What was Paulus van der Veen's occupation?
Paulus van der Veen was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Paulus van der Veen?
Paulus van der Veen was Dutch.
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