# Dierick Ruiters

> Dierick Ruiters (1575-1640) was a Dutch ship captain in the 17th century, known for his involvement in the founding of the Dutch West India Company and for his writings describing the voyages of Dutch sailors.

*Dutch explorer (1575-1640)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Born:** 1650
- **Status:** unknown
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Dierick Ruiters (1575-1640) was a Dutch ship captain in the 17th century, known for his involvement in the founding of the Dutch West India Company and for his writings describing the voyages of Dutch sailors.

## Fame
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- **Source confidence:** 25.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 45.0 / 100

## Sources
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