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He founded New York to protect his religion and for the land -gold, money and slaves! [i don't know if this is completely right...probably not the slaves...but i think they might have used them to grow crops and other stuff... I don't know?!?!?]
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When did the duke of york found New York?
The Duke of York founded New York in 1664.
When was the colony founded in New York?
it was founded in 1664 by the duke of York
What colony was founded by the Duke of York?
New York.
How did duke of York founded New York?
Yes, the Duke of York owned New Netherland {New York}
Who was the person who founded New York and why?
the duke of york he found new land and called it new york
Why was Duke of York important?
he was the person who founded the colony of new york
Why was the duke of york important?
he was the person who founded the colony of new york
Did Peter Minuit or James Duke of York find New York?
Peter Minuit founded New York colony in the 1600's to 1700's But New York was named after the Duke of York
Who were some of the key people in the establishment of the colony of New York?
the duke of york was the person who founded new York
Who founded colonial New York?
Peter Minuit founded New York in1626. At this time the colony was called New Netherland. In 1674, King Charles II took over and named it New York, after his brother, the Duke of York.
What was James Duke of York known for?
founded New Jersey.
Why was the duke of important?
he was the person who founded the colony of new york
