Janus Henricus Donker Curtius
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Gender | Male |
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Date of birth | April 21,1813 |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Born | Arnhem |
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Died | Arnhem |
Netherlands | |
Education | Leiden University |
Books | Proeve Eener Japansche Spraakkunst |
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ID | 3630757 |
Janus Henricus Donker Curtius Life story
Jan Hendrik Donker Curtius was the last Opperhoofd of the Dutch trading post in Japan, located at Dejima an artificial island in the harbor of Nagasaki. To negotiate with the Japanese government for a treaty, he received the title "Dutch Commissioner in Japan" in 1855.