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Who was the first European to settle in Connecticut?
Adriaen Block explored land around the Connecticut river in 1614
Who did adriaen block sail for?
Adriaen Block sailed for the Dutch.
When did Adriaen Maertensz Block die?
Adriaen Maertensz Block died in 1661.
When was Adriaen Maertensz Block born?
Adriaen Maertensz Block was born in 1582.
Who discovered Connecticut?
The first European to explore Connecticut was Dutch trader Adriaen Block, who explored from New Amsterdam (New York) up the Hudson River and also up the Connecticut River. The first European settlement in Connecticut was a trading post built by Block just to the north of where modern-day Hartford is located.Block Island (in the Long Island Sound) and Adriaen's Landing (a riverfront development area in Hartford) are named for him.
What was conetecut named after?
Connecticut was named after the Connecticut River, which was named by Dutch explorer Adriaen Block in the early 1600s. The name "Connecticut" is believed to come from the Native American word "quinetucket," meaning "beside the long tidal river."
What was Adriaen Block religion?
Christianity
What did Adriaen Block discover?
Block Island (Long Island)
Who founded Hartford which became part of the Connecticut colony?
The Dutch explorer Adriaen Block founded Hartford Connecticut with his followers in 1633. He was the captain of a Dutch trading ship and sailed up the Connecticut river where he and his followers settled in what is now known as Hartford. Block was the first recorded European to visit the area and his followers were the first to settle in the area. Adriaen Block - Dutch explorer and captain of a Dutch trading ship 1633 - Founding of Hartford Connecticut by Block and his followers First recorded European to visit the area First settlers of Hartford Connecticut
Who setteled in connctcut first?
The first European settlers in the Connecticutarea were the Dutch. In 1614, Adriaen Block explored the lands along the Connecticut River, according to u-s-history.com
Who was the first to discover Connecticut?
As Connecticut is part of the United States, it could be said that Christopher Columbus "discovered" it. However, to be specific, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block discovered the Connecticut River in 1614. For more information have a look at http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ct_intro.htm.
What country sent Adrian block?
Holland sent Adriaen Block in 1613.
