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Anna Janssens

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Anna Janssens (died 1581), was a Dutch businessperson.[1]

She was married to Hendrik van Duysborch (d. 1550) and took over the business of her spouse when she was widowed. She managed two breweries, land as well as a trading empire with base in Antwerp. She traded with England as well as Germany and the Spanish crown at the Canarie islands. She was a substantial member of the merchant class and one of the richest people in Antwerp at the time of her death.

A street is named after her.

References

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  1. ^ Nationaal Biografisch Woordenboek, Volume IV, ING Huygens, gedigitaliseerde versie, 1966, “Janssens, Anna”, blz 450-453.