Jan Pieterszoon Koen (1587-1629) was one of the most famous and militant Governors of the Dutch East India Company. He conquered an important part of the rich island of Java, was the founder of Batavia and of the Dutch power in the Far East.

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Jan Pieterszoon Koen (1587-1629) was one of the most famous and militant Governors of the Dutch East India Company. He conquered an important part of the rich island of Java, was the founder of Batavia and of the Dutch power in the Far East.

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