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Peter Minuit was born in Wesel, Germany. At the time of his birth in 1850, the area was part of the Duchy of Cleves. He is best-known for purchasing the island of Manhattan from Native Americans on May 24, 1626, for a price that equivalent today of 24-dollars.

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