Schotvanger, Jan Dirksz (d. 1737)
Jan Dirksz Schotvanger was a preacher of the Old Frisian (Arke Noach) congregation at Amsterdam in 1707-35. He was one of the lay preachers who led this church for a number of years, others being Cornelis Lely, Cornelis Schellinger, and Marten Schagen. Though there is not much information concerning Schotvanger, it is known that he was pious, capable, and hard-working. Schotvanger died 1737 at Amsterdam, Netherlands. Cornelis Lely delivered his funeral sermon.
Bibliography
Cate, Steven Blaupot ten. Geschiedenis der Doopsgezinden in Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht en Gelderland, 2 vols. Amsterdam: P.N. van Kampen, 1847: v. II, 187.
Author(s) | Nanne van der Zijpp |
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Date Published | 1959 |
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