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New York got its name by the "Duke of York"because it was taken over by the English.
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∙ 12y agobecause york is a city in England and New York is the "new" york.
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What state was name after an English duke?
new york!
What new name was given to New Amsterdam after the British took control?
New York.
When did New York first get called that?
New York was originally called "New Amsterdam". Because of the Duke of York it was given a new name. He gained control of New Amsterdam in the 17th century and changed the name.
What was the first NAME New York?
The first name of New York was New Netherlands, its capital being New Amsterdam. It was given this name when is was colonized by the Dutch in the 1400s.
The early name of New York?
The first name of New York was New Netherlands, its capital being New Amsterdam. It was given this name when is was colonized by the Dutch in the 1400s.
What is the name given to New York City?
Gotham. The big apple.
What name was given to the Manhattan island by the dutch?
The dutch named it New York
What does York mean?
The name of New York was taken from the Duke of York, the King's brother, who was given the land of New Amsterdam that he took from the Dutch who had the first settlement.
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.
What year was New York found in?
New York City was founded by the Dutch as New Amsterdam in 1624 and given its present name on its capture by the Engish in 1664.
What was the name given to new Netherlands when the English took control from the dutch?
i dont know z How about New York for the part that was in the state of New York? n
What is New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett's real name?
His given name is Allan James Burnett.
