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Peter Stuyvesant, the last director-general of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, surrendered the territory to the English in 1664. The English fleet, commanded by Colonel Richard Nicolls, captured New Amsterdam, which was the capital of New Netherland. Following the surrender, the territory was renamed New York in honor of the Duke of York, who was granted the land by King Charles II of England.
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The dutchman peter stuyvesant?
The Dutchman Peter Stuyvesant! What did he do? he was the chief executive of new netherlands.( lol i hate PLATO U3U)
What discovery was peter stuyvesant famous for?
Peter Stuyvesant didn't discover anything, but he was one of the early governers of New Netherlands.
When did Peter Stuyvesant surrender?
He died in August 1672
Who became governor of New Netherland in 1647?
Peter Stuyvesant became governor of New Netherlands in 1647.
Who was the governor of new netherland?
Peter Stuyvesant
What did peter stuyvesant do that was good for new neitherland?
how did peter stuyvesant do that was good for new netherland
What kind of ruler was Peter Stuyvesant?
* Strict dutch gov of new netherlands. * Imposed heavy taxes.
Is Peter stuyvesant dead?
Yes, Peter Stuyvesant died in 1672 in New York City. He was the Director-General of New Netherland from 1647 to 1664.
Which country originally settled the colony of New Netherland?
The Dutch came with Peter Stuyvesant who purchased Manhattan from the Indians.
When did peter stuyvesant become governor?
Peter Stuyvesant become governor of New Amsterdam in May of 1647
What did Peter Stuyvesant govern for?
peter stuyvesant was the governor of new netherland, which later became new york after it was ceded to the british in 1664
Did the duch lose colonies of new Netherlands and new Amsterdam?
Yes, to the British, principally because the Dutch colonists were fed up with their governor, Peter Stuyvesant.
