Maarten Draper

Maarten Draper is a Research Fellow in the Department of History at the European University Institute (EUI), where he focuses on socio-economic history of the early modern period. His research explores the intersections of commerce, finance, and shipping, with particular attention to informal networks, migration, and institutional frameworks in shaping economic behavior during the 17th century. He completed his PhD at the EUI on Italian merchants in Amsterdam and previously served as a lecturer at the University of Groningen.

His academic work is deeply archival, currently centered on the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as part of the CAPASIA project. His expertise spans transnational and economic history, with a multilingual background in Dutch, English, and Italian supporting his research across European contexts.

Research Interests:

• Early modern economic and commercial history
• History of finance and maritime trade
• Migration and diaspora studies in early modern Europe
• Institutional and network-based analysis of economic behavior
• Archival studies of the VOC and merchant communities

Dr. Draper has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text. He does not appear to have formal advisees at this time. His research contributes to broader discussions on globalization, economic networks, and the socio-political dimensions of trade in early modern Europe.