Jan Jansen Bleecker | |
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Mayor of Albany | |
In office 1700–1701 | |
Preceded by | Pieter Van Brugh |
Succeeded by | Johannes Bleecker, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | July 9, 1641 Meppel, County of Drenthe, Republic of the Seven United Netherlands |
Died | November 21, 1732 Albany, Province of New York | (aged 91)
Spouse |
Grietje Rutse van Schoenderwoert
(m. 1667–1732) |
Children | 10, including Johannes, Rutger |
Parent | Jan Bleecker |
Jan Jansen Bleecker (July 9, 1641 — November 21, 1732) was a colonial era merchant and political figure who served as Mayor of Albany, New York.[1]