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Stuyvesant lost a leg in the service of the company in the West Indies
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. Peter Stuyvesant did have a wooden leg. He lost his leg during a fight, and he was often heard stamping his wooden leg on the floor whenever he was angry.
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∙ 11y agoHe was struck w a cannonball while attacking Spanish controlled St Martin. His leg was amputated and he was fitted for his prosthetic in holland.
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Why was William Penn a more successful leader than Peter Stuyvesant?
William Penn took a more peaceful approach to building a colony. Instead of attacking other colonies for land like Peter Stuyvesant, William Penn allowed religious freedom in his colony of Pennsylvania. Since he joined the Quakers, he believed in peace and harmony for all.
How did Santa Anna lose his leg?
Santa Anna lost his leg twice. He lost his real leg fighting against the Spanish when Mexico became independent from Spain. Later, US forces narrowly missed capturing Santa Anna, but they did capture his wooden leg which he had abandoned in his coach to escape on horseback. It was often exhibited at state fairs, but is now on display in the Oglesby Mansion (Illinois State Military Museum) in Decatur, Illinois.
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To lose one's face means to lose one's presence of mind, to get angry or upset, to lose one' prestige or reputation.
Did tito have one leg?
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Who amputated Peter stuyvesant's leg?
it was the english in the naval battle
Who is Peter stuyvesant what did he do?
Peter Stuyvesant was the last Dutch director-general of the colony of New Netherland, which later became New York. Stuyvesant is known for strengthening the Dutch presence in the region and overseeing the colony's growth until it was taken over by the English in 1664. He is also famous for his wooden leg, which he had after losing a leg in battle.
When was Peter Stuyvesant born?
Peter Stuyvesant was born in 1612.
Who was the governor of new netherland?
Peter Stuyvesant
What is Peter Stuyvesant's middle name?
Peter Stuyvesant's middle name is Harold.
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Was peter stuyvesant married?
Peter stuyvesant was married to a woman named Judith bayard
Who was living with peter stuyvesant?
Peter Stuyvesant's spouse from 1645 - his death was Judith Bayard.
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Is Peter stuyvesant dead?
Yes, Peter Stuyvesant died in 1672 in New York City. He was the Director-General of New Netherland from 1647 to 1664.
When did peter stuyvesant become governor?
Peter Stuyvesant become governor of New Amsterdam in May of 1647
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