Willem Kieft
Former Director of New Netherland
Willem Kieft, also Wilhelm Kieft, was a Dutch merchant and the Director of New Netherland from 1638 to 1647. Wikipedia
Born: September 1597, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died: September 27, 1647 (age 50 years), Wales, United Kingdom
Previous office: Director of New Netherland (1638–1647)
Nationality: American