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Zacharias Wagenaer
Zacharias Wagenaer | |
|---|---|
| 17th Opperhoofd at Dejima | |
| In office 1 November 1656 – 27 October 1657 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Bouchelion |
| Succeeded by | Joan Bouchelion |
| 19th Opperhoofd at Dejima | |
| In office 22 October 1658 – 4 November 1659 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Bouchelion |
| Succeeded by | Joan Bouchelion |
| 2nd Commander of the Cape | |
| In office 6 May 1662 – 27 September 1666 | |
| Preceded by | Jan van Riebeeck |
| Succeeded by | Cornelis van Quaelberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 May 1614 Dresdner Neustadt |
| Died | 12 October 1668 (aged 54) Amsterdam |
| Resting place | Oude Kerk, Amsterdam |
| Spouse | Anna Auxbrebis |
Zacharias Wagenaer (also known as Wagener, Wagenaar and Wagner) (10 May 1614 – 12 October 1668) was a German-born Dutch clerk, illustrator, merchant, member of the Court of Justice, opperhoofd of Deshima and the only German governor of the Dutch Cape Colony. In 35 years he traveled over four continents.
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