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Duirsum, Loppersum

Borg

This place itself has no direct link to slavery or colonialism. It is on the map because of people who played a role in it; their role is shown with them.

People

  1. 1704–1710
    Peter de Mepsche
    Probably bought half of Duirsum in 1704 from the heirs of Willem Alberda
  2. 1727
    Rudolph de Mepsche
    Offered for sale in 1727 the garden at the house Den Ham (Duirsum) with the borg site; the borg was demolished around 1727
    Involvement: WIC principal shareholder · Other colonial
  3. 1560–1585
    Johan de Mepsche
    Acquired the house in den Ham (Duirsum); had it rebuilt after the fire of 1568
  4. 1568–1585
    Johan de Mepsche
    Often stayed at Duirsum and wrote numerous letters there as a lieutenant; died there of the plague in 1585
  5. 1585–1628
    Rudolf de Mepsche
    Inherited Duirsum from his parents; took the oath in 1594 and appeared at the diet (landdag); his sons had to have it sold in 1633