Johannes became head of the family in 1650 when he was 25 years old, allthough the States-General of the Netherlands decided in the same year he was allowed to call himself "patroon" of Rensselaerswijck, but without any legal power.
Johannes became head of the family in 1650. He was 25 years old, allthough the States. General of the Netherlands decided. He was allowed to call himself "patroon" of Rensselaerswijck. This was in the same year. He was without any legal power. This was in the same year.