Would anybody know if there was ever a list or research done on German soldiers who were employed by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 1700s. My ancestor Friedrich (Christian?) Langermann is listed as a soldier on the VOC ship he said on from Holland in 1773 for the Cape. He is listed as coming from Hildesheim though I believe he may be related to the Mecklenburg Langermanns. I believe he was probably born 1740s to 1750s. Unfortunately the VOC ships list gives no age or next of kin. Were there a number of German people who worked for the VOC, would anybody know if there is any research on this topic.
Many thanks for your help, Melissa, Australia
Many thanks for your help, Melissa, Australia
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