Jacob Mossel went from being a common sailor at the age of 15, to become Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1750 to 1761. Due to his position as a sugar magnate and opium dealer, he became one of the richest people on the planet.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Governor of Dutch Coromandel
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
- Born
- November 28, 1704
- Died
- May 15, 1761
