1943 Death Victor van Swieten, resistance fighter, executed at 36 1888 Death John van Swieten, Dutch governor of West-Sumatra, dies at 71 1874 Event General J van Swieten conquerors Kraton Atjeh, after 1000's die 1807 Birthday Jan van Swieten, Dutch general/governor of West-Sumatra 1772 Death Gerard of Swieten, botanist/painter of Maria Theresia, dies at 72 1700 Birthday Gerard van Swieten, Dutch botanist 1572 Event Garrison under Adrian of Swieten conquers Gouda 1572 Event Garrison under Adrian van Swieten occupy Oudewater
