Willem Jacobszoon Coster

Willem Jacobsz. Coster
1st Governor of Dutch Ceylon
In office 13 March – 17 August 1640 (1640-03-13 – 1640-08-17)
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Jan Thyszoon Payart
Personal details
Born	Willem Jacobszoon Coster Unknown date, c. 1590 Akersloot, County of Holland, United Dutch Provinces
Died	21 August 1640(1640-08-21) (aged 49–50) Nilgala, Dutch Ceylon
Military service
Allegiance	Dutch East India Company
Rank	Admiral
Wars	Dutch–Portuguese War

Willem Jacobszoon Coster (c. 1590 – 21 August 1640) was a Dutch colonial governor who served as the first Governor of Dutch Ceylon from 13 March until 17 August 1640. He was succeeded by Jan Thyszoon Payart.^[1]