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Where NY is did belong to the Dutch back in the 1600's and as time went along England took it order and that area was given to the Duke of York where the name was Change from New Amsterdam to New York. I believe in the early 1700's.
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∙ 11y agoOriginally New York was called New Amsterdam. When the British gained control of Manhattan they changed the name to New York, after the place not the Duke
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What is New York state name?
The original name of New York was New Netherlands. New York was renamed after the Duke of York.
What state was name after an English duke?
new york!
What were New York's previous name how did it get the name New York?
New Amsterdam and the duke of york is why they named new york new york
Who did king Charles II give the New Netherland colony to?
His brother, the Duke of York. The Duke of York then renemed the colony 'New York'.
Why did the duke of york give some land to two friends?
What is known today as the state of New Jersey.
Why was the name New York important to the State?
The piece of land New York is on was given to the Duke of York as payment for a debt. Naturally, the Duke named the piece of land New York because he is Duke of York.
Where did the name New York come from?
It was named for the Duke of York. And they put the word 'New" in front because there was a York in England.
How did york get its name?
The british named the new york,new york in honor with duke
What is the name origin for New York?
The original name for New York is New Netherlands
What was the name of the colony established by the duke of york?
New york
What did the Duke of York govern?
New York. That is where the name comes from.
How did New York colony get its name?
It was named for the Duke of York.
