Pieter Both Collection

Panoramic of Le Pouce mountain and Pieter Both towards the Indian Ocean sunset, aerial view, Moka Range, Port Louis, Mauritius, Africa

View of road leading to Pieter Both near Vallee du Paradis, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of Pieter Both and Long Mountain, Nouvelle Decouverte, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1625-1675. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1625-1675

the sunset at scenery rock Pieter Both around Port Louis, winter time, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

An Ascent of the Pieter Both Mountain, Mauritius (engraving)
1054025 An Ascent of the Pieter Both Mountain, Mauritius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of the Pieter Both Mountain, Mauritius)

Aerial panoramic of sunset over Le Pouce and Pieter Both mountains, Moka Range, Port Louis, Mauritius, Africa

Le Pouce mountain and Pieter Both at sunset, aerial view, Moka Range, Port Louis, Mauritius, Africa

Dramatic sky at sunset over Pieter Both and Le Pouce mountain, aerial view, Moka Range, Port Louis, Mauritius, Africa

Le Pouce mountain at sunset, aerial view, Moka Range, Port Louis, Mauritius, Africa

Pieter Both and Le Pouce mountain lit by the african sunset, aerial view, Moka Range, Port Louis, Mauritius, Africa

Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Anonymous, 1750 - 1800

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Pieter Both was a Dutch navigator and explorer who played a significant role in the early exploration of Mauritius. Born in the Netherlands in 1568, Both embarked on several voyages to the East Indies, where he eventually became involved in the Dutch East India Company. In 1615, Both captained an expedition to explore and chart the waters around Mauritius. During this voyage, he discovered and named several islands in the region, including Rodrigues Island. His meticulous mapping of these territories would prove invaluable for future navigators and settlers. Both's legacy lives on today through various landmarks named after him, including the iconic mountain peak located in Mauritius that bears his name. His contributions to maritime exploration have left an indelible mark on history, making Pieter Both a revered figure among seafarers and historians alike.