Gerard Reynst

Dutch colonial governor
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Gerard Reynst
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Gerard Reynst

Summary

Gerard Reynst is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on 1568[3]. He passed away in Fort Jacatra[4]. He died on December 7, 1615[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Gerard Reynst was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Gerard Reynst died in Fort Jacatra[4].
  • Gerard Reynst was born on 1568[3].
  • Gerard Reynst died on December 7, 1615[5].
  • Gerard Reynst's father was Pieter Reynst[8].
  • Gerard Reynst's mother was Trijn Syvertsdr.[9].
  • Among Gerard Reynst's spouses was Margaretha Nicquet[10].
  • A child of Gerard Reynst was Gerrit Reynst[11].
  • A child of Gerard Reynst was Jan Reynst[12].
  • A child of Gerard Reynst was Constantia Reynst[13].
  • A child of Gerard Reynst was Wijntge Reynst[14].
  • Gerard Reynst held citizenship in Dutch Republic[15].
  • Gerard Reynst's professions included politician[6].
  • Gerard Reynst held the position of Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[16].
  • Gerard Reynst is recorded as male[17].
  • Gerard Reynst's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gerard Reynst's Commons category is recorded as Gerard Reynst[19].
  • The cause of death was dysentery[20].
  • Gerard Reynst's given name is recorded as Gerard[21].
  • Gerard Reynst's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Gerard Reynst's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[23].

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Origins and Family

Gerard Reynst's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on 1568[3]. His father was Pieter Reynst[8]. His mother was Trijn Syvertsdr.[9].

Career and Affiliations

Gerard Reynst worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies[16].

Personal Life

Among Gerard Reynst's spouses was Margaretha Nicquet[10]. Children include Gerrit Reynst[11], an art collector[24], 1599–1658[25], of Dutch Republic[26]; Jan Reynst[12], an art collector[27], 1601–1646[28], of Dutch Republic[29]; Constantia Reynst[13]; and Wijntge Reynst[14], 1600–1641[30].

Death and Burial

Gerard Reynst died on December 7, 1615[5]. He passed away in Fort Jacatra[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[20].

Why It Matters

Gerard Reynst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was Gerard Reynst born?

Born in Amsterdam[2], Gerard Reynst…

Where did Gerard Reynst die?

Gerard Reynst passed away in Fort Jacatra[4].

Who were Gerard Reynst's parents?

Gerard Reynst's father was Pieter Reynst[8]. Gerard Reynst's mother was Trijn Syvertsdr.[9].

Who was Gerard Reynst married to?

Gerard Reynst's spouses include Margaretha Nicquet[10].

What did Gerard Reynst do for work?

Gerard Reynst worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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