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Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tree: Nederlandse voorouders

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Makassar, (Macassar, Mangkasar) is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was formally named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably. The port city is located at 5°8′S, 119°25′E, on the southwest coast of the island of Sulawesi, facing the Makassar Strait.



Its area is 175.77 km² and has population of 1.25 million.



History



Beginning in the sixteenth century, Makassar was the dominant trading/pao center of eastern Indonesia, and soon became one of the largest cities in island Southeast Asia. The Makassarese kings maintained a policy of free trade, insisting on the right of any visitor to do business in the city, and rejecting the attempts of the Dutch to establish a monopoly over the city. Further, tolerant religious attitudes meant that even as Islam became the dominant faith in the region, Christians and others were still able to trade in the city. With these attractions, Makassar was a key center for Malays working in the Spice Islands trade, as well as a valuable base for European and Arab traders from much further afield.



The importance of Makassar declined as the Dutch became more powerful in the region, and were better able to enforce the monopoly over the spice trade that they desired. In 1667 the Dutch, allied with the Bugis prince Arung Palakka, invaded and captured Makassar, eliminating its role as an independent trading center. It became a free port in 1848.



Economy



The city is southern Sulawesi's primary port, with regular domestic and international shipping connections. It is nationally famous as an important port of call for the pinisi boats, sailing ships which are among the last in use for regular long-distance trade.



During the colonial era, the city was famous for being the namesake of Makassar oil, which it exported in great quantity. Makassar ebony is a warm black, streaked with deep red, and highly prized for fine cabinetry and veneers.



Makassar is also a major fishing center in Sulawesi. One of its major industries is the trepang (sea cucumber) industry.

Birth

Matches 1 to 16 of 16

	Last Name, Given Name(s)	Birth		Person ID	Tree
1	Bekkering, Geesje Christine Antoinette	Cal 1894	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I156326	Nederlandse voorouders
2	Gobius, Henric Anthony	1724	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I565991	Nederlandse voorouders
3	de Grave, Albertus Jacobus	Mon 17 Jun 1844	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I720758	Nederlandse voorouders
4	Johannes, Helene	Fri 13 Dec 1918	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I457278	Nederlandse voorouders
5	Johannes, Patricia	Tue 04 Jul 1922	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I671516	Nederlandse voorouders
6	Johannes, Yvonne	Tue 21 Sep 1915	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I671503	Nederlandse voorouders
7	van Lith, Joanna Georgine Margaretha Agnes	Sun 13 Feb 1870	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I481908	Nederlandse voorouders
8	van Oost, Jan	1802	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I427514	Nederlandse voorouders
9	Pino, Anna	Cal 1890	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I461245	Nederlandse voorouders
10	Rövekamp, Frederika Anthoinette	Wed 20 May 1835	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I810998	Nederlandse voorouders
11	Saueressig, Louise Geertruida Maria	Tue 21 Mar 1865	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I811001	Nederlandse voorouders
12	Seth Paul, Sophie	Mon 19 Dec 1892	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I457282	Nederlandse voorouders
13	STEPHENS, Edward George	Wed 22 Mar 1905	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I671499	Nederlandse voorouders
14	Thomas, Catharina Cecilia	Fri 30 Sep 1898	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I671394	Nederlandse voorouders
15	Zieck, Clasina Alida Maria	Thu 14 Nov 1912	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I606405	Nederlandse voorouders
16	Zieck, Cornelis Johannes	Tue 12 Jul 1904	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I606403	Nederlandse voorouders

Death

Matches 1 to 3 of 3

	Last Name, Given Name(s)	Death		Person ID	Tree
1	Besier, Bernard Hendrik Alexander	Tue 5 May 1829	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I825891	Nederlandse voorouders
2	van Lier, Jacobus	Wed 02 Oct 1929	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I770222	Nederlandse voorouders
3	Mac Gillavry, Charles	Sun 01 Oct 1911	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	I639924	Nederlandse voorouders

Marriage

Matches 1 to 2 of 2

	Family	Marriage		Family ID	Tree
1	Brijl / Grave	1884	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	F249050	Nederlandse voorouders
2	Schagen van Leeuwen / Lier	Fri 05 Jan 1923	Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia	F290493	Nederlandse voorouders