Joris Jansen Rapelje | |
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| Born | 28 April 1604 |
| Died | 21 February 1662/1663 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Council of Twelve Men |
| Spouse | Catalyntje Jeronimus Trico (1605-1689) |
| Children | Sarah Rapelje Maretje Maria Rapelje Annetje Janetje Judith Jan Jacob (shot by Indians) Catalina Jernonimus Elizabeth Daniel |
| Parent(s) | Jean de Rapareillet Elizabeth Lodewyck Baudouin |
| Relatives | Hans Hansen Bergen (Son-in-Law) Descendants: Michael Pauluzen Van der Voort Cornelius Vanderbilt Humphrey Bogart Howard Dean Clare Balding Theodore Roosevelt |
Joris Jansen Rapelje (28 April 1604 – 21 February 1662/63) was a member of the Council of Twelve Men in the Dutch West India Company colony of New Netherland. He and his wife Catalina (Catalyntje) Trico (1605–1689) were among the earliest settlers in New Netherland.