Jørgen Iversen Dyppel
Jørgen Iversen Dyppel (February 25, 1638 – 1683), also called George Iversen or Ifversen, or sometimes Doppel in Knox, was the first governor of the renewed establishment of St. Thomas in the Danish West Indies, from 1672 to 1680. His rule was marked by the work to construct a functioning colony and the difficulties of such a task.
Jørgen Iversen Dyppel | |
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| 1st Governor of The Danish West Indies | |
| In office May 26, 1672 – July 4, 1680 | |
| Succeeded by | Nicolai Esmit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1638 Helsingør, Denmark |
| Died | 1683 Atlantic ocean |
| Spouse(s) | 1st wife: Birgitte Pedersdatter 2nd wife: Margrethe Christensdatter |
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