Frederick de Houtman | |
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 De Houtman c. 1615 | |
| Governor of the Moluccas | |
| In office 11 July 1621 – 25 February 1623 | |
| Preceded by | Laurens Reael |
| Succeeded by | Jacques le Fèbre |
| Governor of Amboyna | |
| In office 1 March 1605 – 18 February 1611 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Caspar Janszoon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frederik de Houtman Unknown date, c. 1571 Gouda, South Holland, Seventeen Provinces |
| Died | 21 October 1627 (aged 55–56) Alkmaar, North Holland, Dutch Republic |
| Spouse | Vrouwtje Cornelisdr Clock |
| Relatives | Cornelis de Houtman (brother) |
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| Expeditions | |
Frederick de Houtman (c. 1571 – 21 October 1627) was a Dutch explorer, navigator, and colonial governor who sailed on the first Dutch expedition to the East Indies from 1595 until 1597, during which time he made observations of the southern celestial hemisphere and contributed to the creation of 12 new southern constellations.