User:Tinkaer1991/Willem Leyel
Willem Leyel | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of Tranquebar | |
| In office 1643–1648 Co-leading with Anders Nielsen (acting) | |
| Monarch | Christian IV |
| Preceded by | Bernt Pessart |
| Succeeded by | Paul Hansen Korsør |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1593 Elsinore |
| Died | 1654 Copenhagen |
| Nationality | Danish (Scottish ancestry) |
| Spouse | Unknown Dutch widow |
| Children | Christina Leyel Hans Anders |
| Parent(s) | Johan Willumsen Ingeborg Frederiksdatter Leyel |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Dutch East India 1623?–1626? Denmark-Norway 1626–1648 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | |
Willem Leyel (Danish; William Leyel: ca 1593 – Spring 1654) was a Danish governor of Tranquebar and captain in the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy. He was employed by the V.O.C. in Batavia, Dutch East Indies during his early 20's, and lived in Persia during his employment. In 1643 he became governor of Tranquebar by force, succeeding Bernt Pessart. Leyel was governor until 1648 and greatly improved the conditions caused by his predecessor.