Hubertus Varlet
Hubertus Varlet (5 December 1810 – 4 October 1853) was a Dutch architect and colonial administrator, who served on the Dutch Gold Coast. In his capacity as master of works and stores, he rebuilt Fort Crèvecoeur in Accra in 1839. Following the promotion of Anthony van der Eb to governor of the Dutch Gold Coast, Varlet succeeded him as the second vice governor for the Ahanta protectorate, which the Dutch had proclaimed following the conclusion of the Dutch–Ahanta War.
Hubertus Varlet | |
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| Died | 4 October 1853 Elmina |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Position held | Commandant of Fort Batenstein at Butre (1840–1842), Commandant of Fort Crèvecoeur at Accra (1839–1840) |
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