Thomas van Rhee

Thomas van Rhee
13th Governor of Dutch Ceylon
In office
19 June 1693  29 January 1695
Preceded by Laurens van Pyl
Succeeded by Paulus van Rhoo

Thomas van Rhee (16341701) was a Dutch colonial administrator who was born in Wijk bij Duurstede. In 1659 he arrived in Batavia. From 1674 till 1678 he worked in Negapatnam. He was appointed on 19 June 1693 and held the post of Governor of Dutch Ceylon until 29 January 1695, when he became council of India. He was succeeded by Paulus van Rhoo.[1]

References

  1. Cahoon, Ben. "Dutch Governors". Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
Government offices
Preceded by
Laurens van Pyl
Governor of Dutch Ceylon
1693-1695
Succeeded by
Paulus van Rhoo
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