The Duke of York founded New York in 1664.
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because he wanted to protect his religion
cuz it was found all over new york
The English King gave them to the Duke of York, who sent ships to New Amsterdam(now New York City) and demanded the Dutch surrender New Netherlands. The governor wouldn't hear of it, but via bribes the population handed over the city.