Dutch East India Company
Dutch East India Company
The Dutch East India Company (Dutch: Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie; VOC) was a historical corporate entity established by a royal decree granted to it by the States General of the Netherlands in 1602.
Pronunciation
In Dutch, the pronunciation is /ˌveːrəˈnɪɣdə ˌoːstˈɪndisə kɔmˈpɑɲi/.
Etymology
The name Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie translates to "United East Indian Company". The term "East India" refers to the East Indies, a historical term for the Southeast Asian region, including the Indian subcontinent. The "Company" refers to the business entity.
Related Terms
The Dutch East India Company was one of the key players in the Age of Discovery and colonial periods, establishing trade routes across the globe and playing a significant role in the Spice trade. It was a Chartered company, a type of corporation that was prevalent during these historical periods.
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