Janus Henricus Donker Curtius
Jan Hendrik Donker Curtius (21 April 1813 – 27 November 1879) was the last Opperhoofd of the Dutch trading post in Japan (1852-1855), located at Dejima an artificial island in the harbor of Nagasaki. To negotiate with the Japanese government for a treaty, he received the title "Dutch Commissioner in Japan" in 1855.
Jan Hendrik Donker Curtius | |
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Photograph of Donker Curtius 1862, The Hague | |
| Born | 21 April 1813 Arnhem, Netherlands |
| Died | 27 November 1879 (aged 66) Arnhem, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
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