New Amsterdam

 New Amsterdam

In July 1673, During the Third Anglo-Dutch War, the Dutch occupied New York City and renamed it New Orange. Anthony Colve was installed as the first Governor. Previously there had only been West India Company Directors. After the signing of the Treaty of Westminster in November 1674, the city was relinquished to the English and the name reverted to “New York”.

Comments

No comments yet.

Be first to leave your comment!

Name:

E-mail:

Homepage:

Comment:

Add your comment

go back to the top