Hendrik Faariet

Hendrik Faariet (c.1610-1664) was a Dutch-Brunanter explorer and founder of Sint-Hendrikstad. Faariet was believed to be Frisian (or as some say) Flemish. He came to Brunant after 1660 and likely was involved in the Brunanter Civil War. He went missing in 1664 on a trip to Cape Cross and his body was never found, though he is most certainly dead by now.

Korfball club Hendrik Faariet Drenthe is named after him, as are certain landmarks in Sint-Hendrikstad.