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Gerrit van Spaan

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Gerrit Spaan

Gerrit van Spaan (1654–1711) was an 18th-century writer from the Northern Netherlands.

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Biography

Van Spaan was born and died in Rotterdam. In 1670 he volunteered for a sea voyage to punish Algerian pirates, which failed, but brought him inspiration for his later writing career.

Works

  • Gelukzoeker over zee of Afrikaansche wegwijzer, 1691
  • Aziaansche wegwijzer, 1695
  • "A History of Rotterdam and some surrounding villages", 1698.
  • Schermschool der huislieden, 1702
  • Het koddig en vermakelijk leven van Louwtje van Zevenhuizen, 1704

    • References

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