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Carel Reyniersz: Esteemed Governor-General of the VOC, Dutch East Indies, 1724
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Carel Reyniersz (often spelled Carel Reyniersz) served as the Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the Dutch East Indies, but his term was from 1650 to 1653, not 1724. Here's a summary of what is known about him:
1. **Early Life and Background**: Carel Reyniersz was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The exact date of his birth is not widely recorded, but he came from a Dutch background and was involved in maritime trade, a common pursuit in the Netherlands at the time.
2. **Career with the VOC**: Reyniersz joined the VOC and quickly rose through the ranks due to his skills and competence. The VOC was a major force in global trade during this period and held significant power in the regions it operated, including the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia).
3. **Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies**: Reyniersz was appointed as Governor-General in 1650. During his tenure, he was involved in expanding the Dutch colonial influence in the region. His administration had to navigate complex local politics, trade competition (especially with other European powers), and the logistical challenges of managing distant colonies.
4. **Policies and Achievements**: While specific details about his policies are less well-known, his term as Governor-General would have involved overseeing the VOC's trading posts, military actions, and diplomatic relations in the region. The VOC during this period was engaged in the lucrative spice trade and was also expanding its territorial control.
5. **Return to the Netherlands and Later Life**: After serving as Governor-General, Reyniersz returned to the Netherlands. Information about his activities after his return is limited in historical records.
6. **Legacy**: Carel Reyniersz's tenure as Governor-General was part of the broader history of Dutch colonialism in Southeast Asia. The VOC under his and other leaders’ direction played a significant role in shaping the economic and political landscapes of the region.
7. **Death**: Details about his death, including the date and circumstances, are not prominently documented in available historical records.
Reyniersz's life and career should be understood within the context of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by significant maritime trade, exploration, and colonial expansion, with the VOC being one of the most influential and powerful trading companies of the time.
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.)
Made by an anonymous engraver after Valentijn.
- 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. One brown spot next to the beard. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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