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What was the name of the colony established by the duke of york?
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New york
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How did New York colony get its name?
It was named for the Duke of York.
What is the origin of the name of the New York colony?
New York was named after James, The Duke of York
Who gave the New York colony its name?
When the British seized New Netherlands in 1664, the colony was renamed for James, the Duke of York and Duke of Albany, who became king as James II in 1685.
What colony did the duke york start?
duke york started the dildo colonie
Why was the york factory named after the duke of york?
Because in 1664, James, the Duke of York, gained control over this colony and changed its name to New York. Many other places where named after him because of the good things he did to help his colony.
Who did king Charles II give the New Netherland colony to?
His brother, the Duke of York. The Duke of York then renemed the colony 'New York'.
What colony was originally owned by Duke of York in 1664?
The New York Colony
What was New York named after?
New York got it's name from Charles II's brother, the Duke of York, who later became King James II. The colony was originally the Dutch territory New Netherlands and the city was New Amsterdam.
What colony did Duke of York lead?
New York
Who is the government of colony New York?
Duke of York
Which colony was named for the duke of york?
New York
Which colony was named after the duke of york?
New york
