Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Johan de Witt Biography and Timeline

Follow Johan de Witt through 2 dated historical records for Netherlands.

Johan de Witt, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1664–1667Years on this page

1664

De Ruyter Orders

Grand Pensionary · The Hague · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Rivalry

Approves sending De Ruyter from the Mediterranean to recover Dutch posts in West Africa.

Role range: 1653-1672

1667

Territorial Settlement

Grand Pensionary · Breda · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

De Witt's government accepted a settlement confirming Dutch possession of Suriname and Run.

Role range: 1665-1667 – 1653-1672

Records, sources and methodology

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