Governor of Dutch Mauritius
The Opperhoofd of Mauritius was an official who ruled Dutch Mauritius (now Republic of Mauritius) during the Dutch colonial period between 1598 and 1718. The island was under the administration of the Dutch East India Company.
| Opperhoofd of Mauritius | |
|---|---|
Logo of the Dutch East India Company | |
| Precursor | None |
| Formation | 20 September 1598 |
| First holder | Wybrant Warwijck |
| Final holder | Abraham Momber van de Velde |
| Abolished | 6 September 1718 |
| Succession | Governor of Isle de France |
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