Gerardus Beekman

Gerardus Beekman
Governor of the Province of New York
Acting
In office
April 10, 1710 – June 14, 1710
MonarchAnne
Preceded byRichard Ingoldesby (acting)
Succeeded byRobert Hunter
Personal details
Born
Gerardus Willemse Beekman

August 1653
New Netherland
DiedOctober 10, 1723 (aged 70)
New York City, Province of New York
Spouse
Magdalena Abeel
(m. 1677)
RelationsHendrick Beekman (brother)
Henry Beekman (nephew)
Parent(s)Wilhelmus H. Beekman
Catalina De Boogh
ProfessionPhysician and Acting Governor of New York

Gerardus Willemse Beekman (c. August 1653 – October 10, 1723)[1] was a wealthy physician, land owner, and colonial governor of the Province of New York.[2]

  1. ^ "New-York Historical Society | Dr. Gerardus Beekman (1653-1723)". www.nyhistory.org. New York Historical Society. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  2. ^ Charles, Michael Harrison (2006). List of the Colonial Governors Prior to 4 July 1776. Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors. p. 30.