Dutch Cemetery, Chinsurah

The Dutch Cemetery (Dutch: Nederlandse begraafplaats) of Chinsurah was constructed on the order of the director of the Dutch East India Company in Bengal. The cemetery and all its graves are now maintained and Archaeological Survey of India under the protection of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.

Plaque with history of the cemetery

Notable people buried

  • Charles Cameron, Scottish army officer
  • Daniel Anthony Overbeek, the last resident of Dutch Bengal
    Dutch Cemetery

    Skyline of Dutch Cemetery
    Map

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    Details
    Location
    Chinsurah
    Country  India
    Coordinates 22°53′27″N 88°23′32″E
    Type Public