Person
Cornelius Gooyer
Governor of Mauritius
b. 1595 CE – d. 1660 CE
World The Indian Ocean Lands
Cornelius Gooyer is a Dutchman who established a settlement in Mauritius.
He serves as the island's governor from 1639 to 1640.
He is succeeded by Adriaan van der Stel.
Cite this entry
Moran, J. (2017). Cornelius Gooyer. History Atlas. Retrieved 11 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/cornelius-gooyer/
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