Jan Bicker
Dutch general contractor (1591–1653)
Died aged 62Dutch Republic
Biography
Jan Gerritsz. Bicker (August 1591–May 1653) was a general contractor, shipping magnate, mayor (burgomaster) and a member of the Bicker family, influential regenten from Amsterdam.
De Bickers, also called "Bickerse ligue", were part of the staatsgezinde partij (the republican party) and opponents of the stadtholders, who belonged to the House of Orange-Nassau. Jan Bickers son-in-law, the influential Grand Pensionary Johan de Witt practically controlled the Republic during the First Stadtholderless Period in 1650–1672.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- mayor of Amsterdam
- alderman
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Agneta de Graeff van Polsbroek
- Children
- Wendela BickerJacoba BickerGeertruid BickerElisabeth Bicker
- Parents
- Gerrit BickerAlyd Andriesdochter Boelens
Quick answers about Jan Bicker
- How old was Jan Bicker?
- Jan Bicker died on May 10, 1653 at the age of 62.
- Where was Jan Bicker born?
- Jan Bicker was born in Amsterdam.
- What is Jan Bicker's nationality?
- Jan Bicker is a citizen of Dutch Republic.
- What does Jan Bicker do?
- Jan Bicker is known as politician, merchant, shipbuilder, inspector.
- Who has Jan Bicker been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Jan Bicker's spouse is or was Agneta de Graeff van Polsbroek.
- How many children did Jan Bicker have?
- Wikidata lists 4 children of Jan Bicker.
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