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Nicolaus Witsen

1641 - 1717

Born

8 May 1641

Amsterdam, Dutch Republic [modern day Netherlands], Europe

Died

10 August 1717

Amsterdam, Dutch Republic [modern day Netherlands], Europe

Nationality
Dutch
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
30/11/1689
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
48
Occupation
Politician
Relationships
Parents: Cornelis Janszoon Witsen and Catharina Lambertsdochter Opsy [Claesdochter Gaeff] Married: Catharina Hochepiedr Opsie; married Catharina Hochepied

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