Willem Jacobsz. Coster | |
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| 1st Governor of Dutch Ceylon | |
| In office 13 March – 17 August 1640 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Jan Thyszoon Payart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Willem Jacobszoon Coster Unknown date, c. 1590 Akersloot, County of Holland, United Dutch Provinces |
| Died | 21 August 1640 (aged 49–50) Nilgala, Dutch Ceylon |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Dutch East India Company |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Wars | Dutch–Portuguese War |
Willem Jacobszoon Coster (c. 1590 – 21 August 1640) was a Dutch colonial governor who served as the first Governor of Dutch Ceylon from 13 March until 17 August 1640. He was succeeded by Jan Thyszoon Payart.[1]
- ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Dutch Governors". Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 1 March 2013.