The chequered life of Olof Bergh, explorer, convict and gentleman farmer: When Simon van der Stel was governor at the Cape, many influential Dutch East India Company officials visited. Olof Bergh decided to stay, later buying the Groot Constantia wine estate
Published In: Farmer's Weekly, 2024. P. 62 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Jooste, Graham 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Olof Bergh, a Swedish-born adventurer who joined the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1665, detailing his career from service in Batavia to his influential roles in Cape Town, including trading expeditions, his marriage, and significant contributions to early Cape society under the VOC's auspices.
Additional Information
- Source:Farmer's Weekly. 2024/06, p62
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0014-8482
- Accession Number:178203546
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