Essequibo (colony)

Essequibo (colony)

Essequibo (Dutch: Essequebo) was from 1616 to 1814 a Dutch colony in the region of the Essequibo river on the north coast of South America. The colony formed a part of the colonies that are known under the collective name of Dutch Guiana.

Read more about Essequibo (colony):  History, Governors of Essequibo, Commanders of Essequibo, Director-generals