Anthony van Diemen
Anthony van Diemen (also Antonie, Antonio, Anton, Antonius; 1593 – 19 April 1645) was a Dutch colonial governor.
Anthony van Diemen | |
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Portrait of Anthony van Diemen | |
| Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies | |
| In office 1636–1645 | |
| Preceded by | Hendrik Brouwer |
| Succeeded by | Cornelis van der Lijn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1593 Culemborg, County of Culemborg, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 19 April 1645 (aged 51–52) Batavia, Dutch East India |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Explorer, colonial governor |
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