12 October 1679
Simon van der Stel appointed Commander of the Cape
Simon van der Stel assumed command with a mandate to expand settlement, agricultural production and VOC influence.
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Simon van der Stel assumed command with a mandate to expand settlement, agricultural production and VOC influence.
Significance
His administration presided over substantial colonial growth beyond the Peninsula.
Why it matters
His administration presided over substantial colonial growth beyond the Peninsula.