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Which Dutch explorer discovered New York harbor?
First, the Dutch and then the English. New York is named after the Duke of York.
What country took over the dutch new nether land in the late 1600s?
The English. The Kings brother the Duke of York was given a land grant for the area the Dutch colony occupied. This is why NY became New York because it was named after the Duke.
Which colony was named after the duke of york?
New york
Which colony was named for the duke of york?
New York
How did new york gets its nick name?
It was named in the honor of The Duke Of York it use to be called Netherlands but when the Duke Of York took over Netherlands he named it New York
What was named after an English duke?
new york!
What state is named after the duke of York?
New York
Which northeast state was named for the duke of york?
Albany
Where did the name New York come from?
It was named for the Duke of York. And they put the word 'New" in front because there was a York in England.
What state was name after an English duke?
new york!
What state named after an English?
Pennsylvania is named after William Penn.
What state is named after an English king?
wyoming
What state was named after an island in the english channel?
New Jersey was named for the small Channel island of Jersey.
Is Duke University in North Carolina named after Doris Duke?
No, Duke University was named by James Buchanan Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Doris Duke, however, was James Duke's daughter and was highly affiliated with the university.
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 state in Australia is named after an English kings wife?
Victoria was named after Queen Victoria
Which previously Dutch colony was later named for the English king's friend?
New York for the duke of york, replacing new Amsterdam
