Johan de Witt Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Johan de Witt, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Netherlands.

2 records1664–16672 events2 places

Chronological biography

1664

De Ruyter Orders1 September 1664

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

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

1667

Territorial Settlement31 July 1667

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

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

Titles and roles

Grand Pensionary

Record provenance

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