University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Peter Stuyvesant 1592 1672
Biography of Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch Governor of the New Netherlands.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The First Dutch Settlers
Read about the Dutch colonization of the Hudson River Valley in this comprehensive essay about the Dutch in America. Pages 3-7 deal with the Dutch colonies.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Early Dutch Colonies
Information about Dutch colonization in America. There is mention of Peter Minuit and Peter Stuyvesant.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Middle Colonies: New Netherland to New York
Ironically, Henry Hudson, English explorer, was in the employ of the Dutch West India Company when he explored what is now the New York area. Read about the colony the Dutch established at the mouth of the Hudson River and see how the...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Failure of West Indian Company Farming
Chronicles the begining of company farming in the United States and what led to its faliure. Click on "next" at the bottom of each page to get more of this essay. In-depth information.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Peter Stuyvesant
This site from Wikipedia describes the life of Peter Stuyvesant, his accomplishments as governor of New Amsterdam (New York), and his life before he became governor.
Other
Conquest of New Netherland 1661 1664
A straightforward explanation of the British conquering of the Dutch settlement of New Netherland in 1664. Taken from The Encyclopedia of American History.
Other
On the Trail of Our Ancestors: A Bit of Dutch History
An article on the Dutch Republic and the establishment and settlement of a Dutch colony in what later became the English colony of New Jersey.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Peter Stuyvesant
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Peter Stuyvesant who was involved in the early colonization of America and the Dutch New York Colony.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Peter Stuyvesant
A director-general of the New Netherlands, born in Holland in 1602; died in New York City in 1682.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Peter Stuyvesant
Peter Stuyvesant (originally Pieter or Petrus; Peter is never mentioned in historical records) (c. 1612 - August 1672) served as the last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland from 1647 until it was ceded provisionally...