1662
Krotoa baptised into the Dutch Reformed Church
Krotoa, a Khoekhoe interpreter raised in the Van Riebeeck household, was baptised with the name Eva.
probable
religion
Krotoa, a Khoekhoe interpreter raised in the Van Riebeeck household, was baptised with the name Eva.
Significance
Her life illustrates the possibilities and severe constraints faced by indigenous intermediaries in the early colony.
Why it matters
Her life illustrates the possibilities and severe constraints faced by indigenous intermediaries in the early colony.
Disputed interpretations
The exact baptism date should be confirmed against church registers.