Cornelia Toppen, known as Keet Zwenke, (1730-1800), was a Dutch orangist, and the instigator of the 1784 riot

Riot

A riot is a form of civil disorder characterized often by what is thought of as disorganized groups lashing out in a sudden and intense rash of violence against authority, property or people. While individuals may attempt to lead or control a riot, riots are thought to be typically chaotic and...

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Rotterdam

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Toppen was in 1755 married to Boatswain

Boatswain

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 Jan Reijnier Zwenke. During the politicall riots between orangists and patriots in Rotterdam in 1784, toppen was the leader of the orangist party, and Jan Jacob Elsevier the leader of the patriot party. She was imprisoned and fined for crime against the order of the state.