Jacob Boreel

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Jacob Boreel (Apr 1, 1630, Amsterdam - Aug 21, 1697, Velsen) was an ambassador in France, sheriff and burgomaster of Amsterdam in 1696. Between 1664 / 65 he travelled through Russia with his friend Nicolaes Witsen. In 1679 he became the ambassador in Paris.

In 1690, as a sheriff he was involved in a case with Romeyn de Hooghe. On the day before the mayors were appointed, the house of Boreel on Herengracht was attacked by the mob. All the furniture, mirrors and pricy porcelain were destroyed, taken home, or jumped in the canal. Boreel, being heavy and sick, had to flee over the neighbor's fence.