Jan van Riebeeck

Johan Anthoniszoon "Jan" van Riebeeck (21 April 1619 – 18 January 1677) was a Dutch navigator and colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company. Jan van Riebeeck was born in Culemborg, as the son of a surgeon. He grew up in Schiedam, where he married 19-year-old Maria de la Queillerie on 28 March 1649.

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Africa Media Online

Africa _ was once a fort; but today functions as a showcase of the CapeÍs early days. Built by Jan van Riebeeck and the Dutch East India Company; the building; which is an example of a ñstar fortî; was completed


Africa Media Online

Africa _ was once a fort; but today functions as a showcase of the CapeÍs early days. Built by Jan van Riebeeck and the Dutch East India Company; the building; which is an example of a ñstar fortî; was completed





Africa Media Online

The giant ferris wheel constructed in preparation for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.






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