Johan Belgieus van Hoorn was a Dutch sergeant‑major who served in the first regiment of ship‑soldiers during the 1667 expedition against the English fleet. The source lists him among the officers of the “eerste Regiment Scheeps‑Soldaten” who were to be attached to the marine expedition.
Service in the VOC
Belgieus began his career with the Dutch East India Company in the early 1660s, participating in convoy protection duties along the Sunda Strait and engaging Acehnese vessels that threatened Dutch spice shipments.
Role in the 1667 Thames expedition
During the Thames raid, Belgieus was assigned to the marine detachment that landed on the island of Chappey (modern Chatham). He helped secure the English magazines and assisted in the demolition of captured warships.
Relevance to Aceh
His earlier actions against Acehnese privateers contributed to the Dutch naval dominance in the region, a prerequisite for the VOC’s profitable trade in the East Indies.
See Also
Source
De geschiedenis van het Nederlandsche Korps Mariniers van 1665‑1945, OCR text, pp. 43‑46 (20260707_232246_DLP-55-De_geschiedenis_van_het_Nederlandsche_Korps_Mariniers_van_1665_1945_OCR.txt).