J.P. Coen (January 8, 1587 - September 21, 1629) laid the foundations for Dutch
power in East India. He started as a second merchant on the ship Nieuwhoorn
and moved up to the post of Governor General of Dutch India and he founded Batavia,
formerly known as Jakarta.
Coen was ruthless and under his command many Bandan people were massacred in
1624 when they violated the agreement to solely supply products to Holland and
traded with the Portuguese and the English as well.
J.P. Coen turned over his command, but after a couple of years he resumed the
post of Governor General