Gerard Joan Vreeland Explained

Gerard Joan Vreeland
Order:28th
Office:Governor of Zeylan
Term Start:6 May 1751
Term End:26 February 1752
Predecessor:Julius Valentyn Stein van Gollenesse
Successor:Jacob de Jong
as acting governor

Gerard Joan Vreeland (27 November 1711, Utrecht – 26 February 1752, Colombo) was the 28th governor of Ceylon during the Dutch period in Ceylon. He was appointed on 6 May 1751 and was governor until 26 February 1752. He was succeeded by acting governor Jacob de Jong.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cahoon. Ben. Dutch Governors. Worldstatesmen. 1 March 2013.