Jan de la Fontaine
Jan de la Fontaine | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony | |
| In office 8 September 1724 – 25 February 1727 | |
| Preceded by | Maurits Pasques de Chavonnes |
| Succeeded by | Pieter Gysbert Noodt |
| 6th Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony | |
| In office acting from 23 April 1729 and Governor from 8 March 1730 – 31 August 1737 | |
| Preceded by | Pieter Gysbert Noodt |
| Succeeded by | Adriaan van Kervel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1684 Amsterdam, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 6 May 1743 Wijk aan Zee, Dutch Republic |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Spouse | Maria Elisabeth de Man |
Jan de la Fontaine (c. 1684 – 6 May 1743) was governor of the Cape from 1729 to 1737, after also acting as governor in 1724 to 1727.