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{{Villain_Infobox |image = Jan Pietersz Coen by Jacob Waben.jpg |fullname = Jan Pieterszoon Coen |alias = |origin = Hoorn, Dutch Republic |occupation = Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (1618 - 1623; 1627 - 1629) |type of villain = Corrupt Official |goals = |crimes = [[War crimes]]<br>Mass [[murder]]<br>Oppression<br>Tyranny<br>[[Arson]] |hobby = |Image=Jan_Pieterszoon_Coen.jpg}}'''Jan Pieterszoon Coen''' (8 January 1587 β 21 September 1629) was an officer of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the early 17th century, holding two terms as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. He was the founder of Batavia, capital of the Dutch East Indies. Renowned for providing the impulse that set the VOC on the path to dominance in the East Indies, Coen was long considered a national hero in the Netherlands. Coen was known for his strict governance and harsh criticism of people who did not share his views, especially towards subordinates, and was merciless towards his opponents. Consequently, since the independence of Indonesia he has been looked at in a much more critical light.
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