Herman Gerritsz Daelder (1588 - 1661)

Field(s) of interest: scientific instruments
Gender: male

~1588
1661

Biography:
Amsterdam-based merchant who made nautical instruments, such as compasses. He was the grandfather of Herman Boerhaave; his daughter Hagar Daelder was Boerhaave's mother. His last name might also be Vollenhoven Daelder or Daalder.

Occupations:
retailer and instrument maker: ~1610 (Amsterdam)

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