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VOC, the Trade Alliance of the Land of Windmills

The VOC was founded at a time when the land of windmills was in dire straits. It was both a symbol of glory and Dutch imperialism.

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The Octrooi rights owned by the VOC, 1602. (KITLV)

29 Jan 2025
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Diperbarui: 20 Nov 2025

ON March 20, 2002, the Dutch government commemorated the 400th anniversary of the Vereenigde Oostindie Compagnie (VOC). Queen Beatrix gave a speech that was broadcast live throughout the Netherlands. Towards the peak of the celebration, Gadjah Mada University historian Sri Margana, then still studying for a master's degree at Leiden University, was asked by a professor to join the event. The professor was also asked to give a speech before the queen.

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