New York
In Dutch, it's called Fort Oranje. The fort was renamed Fort Albany in 1664 when the English took control of New Netherland. It was renamed (again) in 1676 when it was rebuilt on State Street hill, and became Fort Frederick.
New York
In 1664, England sent warships to take over New Netherland, which was a Dutch colony in North America. The English fleet, commanded by Colonel Richard Nicolls, captured the colony without significant resistance, leading to the surrender of New Amsterdam, the capital of New Netherland. This event marked the transition of control from Dutch to English hands, and the colony was subsequently renamed New York.
The Duke of York
The English
The Swedish settlement came under the control of the English.
Peter Stuyvesant served as the governor of New Netherland for approximately 17 years, from 1647 until the English seized the colony in 1664. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen the colony's defenses and improve its economy, as well as challenges with relations among diverse groups within the colony. In 1664, New Netherland was captured by the English and renamed New York.
The Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to the British, who renamed it, "New York."
The Duke of York New York
The English took control of New Netherlands in 1664 and renamed it New York. This change honored the Duke of York, who was granted the territory by King Charles II. The takeover marked a significant shift in colonial power in North America, as the English consolidated their influence in the region.
After the 1664 war, the English took over the Dutch colony of New Netherland. This territory included key areas such as New Amsterdam, which was later renamed New York City. The English claimed the region to expand their influence and control over the North American colonies. The takeover marked a significant shift in colonial power in the region.
The British captured New Netherland in 1664 and renamed it New York, in honor of the Duke of York, who later became King James II of England. This acquisition marked a significant shift in colonial power in North America, as the British solidified their control over the region. The change also reflected the broader competition between European powers for dominance in the New World.