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Peter Minuit

Published on May 23, 2016

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Peter Minuit

By Derek Hale
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Notes-pic-sale of Manhattan island

  • purchased manhattan island for $24
  • in 1613 he married Gertrude Raedts
  • Gertrude came from wealthy family
  • Peter established himself as a broker
  • mentioned as a diamond cutter
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Events-pic-Peter Minuit Plaza

  • born between 1580 & 1589
  • married in 1613
  • 1626-appointed new governor general
  • purchased Manhattan island from natives 
  • died during a hurricane when on a voyage
In 1626 he was appointed the new governor general of New Netherland
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Quote-pic-Peter Minuit Park

"Of all created comforts, God is the lender; you are the borrower, not the owner."
Samuel Rutherford

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Sources-pic-ship he used

  • Wikipedia

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