Anna Janssens


Anna Janssens, was a Dutch businessperson. She was married to Hendrik van Duysborch 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.