Gillis Valckenier | |
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Regent and Mayor of Amsterdam | |
In office 1665–1679 | |
Preceded by | Andries de Graeff |
Succeeded by | Johannes Hudde |
Personal details | |
Born | 1623 Amsterdam |
Died | 1680 Amsterdam |
Nationality | Dutch |
Political party | Prince of Orange faction |
Occupation | Regent / Mayor |
Gillis Valckenier (1623–1680) was nine years burgomaster of Amsterdam: in 1665, 1666, 1668, 1670, 1673, 1674, 1676, 1678, 1679. He had a strong personality, but changed allies as a real opportunist.