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Rycklof van Goens was a prominent figure in the history of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), Van Goens served as Governor-General in the Dutch East Indies from 1678 to 1681.
Here's a summary of his life and career:
1. **Early Life**: Rycklof van Goens was born on June 24, 1619, in Rees, Germany, to Dutch parents. His family moved to the Netherlands while he was young.
2. **Joining the VOC**: Van Goens began his career with the VOC at an early age. He quickly rose through the ranks due to his skills in administration and military leadership.
3. **Service in the Dutch East Indies**: His career in the Dutch East Indies was marked by a series of rapid promotions. He held various important posts, including Governor of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) before becoming the Governor-General.
4. **Governor-Generalship**: As Governor-General, van Goens was known for his aggressive expansionist policies. He played a key role in extending Dutch control over Ceylon, the Malabar Coast, and parts of the Indonesian archipelago. His tenure saw numerous military campaigns to consolidate Dutch power in these regions.
5. **Diplomacy and Trade**: Apart from his military endeavors, van Goens was also involved in diplomatic negotiations and efforts to secure more favorable trading conditions for the VOC.
6. **Return to the Netherlands and Later Life**: After his term as Governor-General, van Goens returned to the Netherlands, where he continued to play a role in the affairs of the VOC. He was involved in the administrative and policy decisions of the company until his death.
7. **Death**: Rycklof van Goens passed away on November 14, 1682, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Van Goens' career is notable for the significant expansion of Dutch colonial and trading influence in Asia. His actions and policies had a lasting impact on the regions under Dutch control, and his legacy is a complex one, reflecting the broader themes of colonialism and trade during the era of European expansion.
From the monumental work by François Valentyn: “Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën, vervattende een naaukeurige en uitvoerige verhandelinge van Nederlands mogentheyd in die gewesten”. Dordrecht/Amsterdam: J. van Braam en G. onder de Linden, 1724/1726. (Transl.: Old and new East-Indies, including an accurate and extensive description of Dutch / VOC controlled territories.)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1720-1729
- Date of Manufacture:1724
- Condition:Condition good. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Some foxing, mostly around the plate-mark or image. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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