Jacob Andries van Braam
Jacob Andries van Braam (Chin-Surah, Houghly, Dutch Bengal, 26 January 1771 – Batavia, 12 May 1820) was a Dutch opperkoopman (chief merchant) of the VOC and member of the High Government of the Dutch East Indies.
Jacob Andries van Braam | |
|---|---|
| President of the Council of the Indies | |
| In office 1808–1811 | |
| Preceded by | Arnold Adriaan Buyskes |
| Succeeded by | Abolished |
| Raad van Indië | |
| In office 16 January 1819 – 13 May 1820 Serving with Godert van der Capellen, Herman Warner Muntinghe, Petrus Theodorus Chassé, Reinier d'Ozy | |
| Preceded by | New creation |
| Succeeded by | Hendrik Jan van de Graaff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Andries van Braam 26 January 1771 Chin-Surah, Houghly, Dutch Bengal |
| Died | 12 May 1820 (aged 49) Batavia |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Spouse |
Ambrosia Wilhelmina van Rijck
(m. 1800) |
| Parents |
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| Residence | House that later became Istana Negara (Jakarta) |
| Profession | VOC Chief merchant |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Union |
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