Peter Minuit
Deceased Q312889

Peter Minuit

third director-general of New Netherland, founder of the Swedish colony of New Sweden in 1638 (1580–1638)

Born: January 1, 1589 (1589) · Wesel
Died: August 5, 1638 (1638) · Saint Kitts
Nationality Southern Netherlands
Occupation politician, military personnel, map drawer, colonial administrator
Employer Dutch West India Company
Position held Director-General of New Netherland
Gender male

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