Reinier Por
Encyclopedia
Reinier or Reiner Por was the Dutch
opperhoofd
or governor of Mauritius
from 1648 to 1653. Five years after his death the first Dutch colony was briefly abandoned, to be re-established at the same location in Grand Port
in 1666.
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
opperhoofd
Opperhoofd
Opperhoofd is a Dutch word which literally means 'supreme head'.The Danish equivalent Overhoved, which is derived from a Danish pronunciation of the Dutch word, is also treated here....
or governor of Mauritius
Dutch Mauritius
Mauritius was an official settlement of the Dutch East India Company on the island of Mauritius between 1638 and 1710, and used a refreshing station for passing ships...
from 1648 to 1653. Five years after his death the first Dutch colony was briefly abandoned, to be re-established at the same location in Grand Port
Grand Port
Grand Port is a district encompassing much of the south-eastern part of the island of Mauritius. Its capital is Rose-Belle but the most important town of the district is Mahebourg...
in 1666.
See also
- List of colonial heads of Mauritius
- Dutch colonization of Mauritius (1638-1710)