Jacob Ruychaver
| Jacob Ruychaver | |
|---|---|
| Director-General of the Dutch Gold Coast | |
| In office 6 January 1641 – 18 December 1645 | |
| Preceded by | Arent Jacobzen van Amersfoort | 
| Succeeded by | Jacob van der Wel | 
| In office 15 March 1651 – 24 January 1656 | |
| Preceded by | Arent Cocq | 
| Succeeded by | Jan Valkenburgh | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca. 1620 Haarlem, Dutch Republic | 
| Died | 24 January 1656 Elmina, Dutch Gold Coast | 
| Spouse | Maria Hendrixs | 
Jacob Ruychaver (ca. 1620 – 24 January 1656) was a Dutch trader in the service of the Dutch West India Company, who rose to the rank of Director-General of the Dutch Gold Coast twice.