Abraham de Peyster
Colonial American politician, mayor of New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American Revolutionary War Loyalist, see Abraham de Peyster (captain).
Abraham de Peyster (July 8, 1657 – August 3, 1728) was the 20th mayor of New York City from 1691 to 1694, and served as Governor of New York, 1700–1701.
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Abraham de Peyster | |
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20th Mayor of New York City | |
In office 1691–1694 | |
Governor | Henry Sloughter Richard Ingoldesby Benjamin Fletcher |
Preceded by | John Lawrence |
Succeeded by | Charles Lodwik |
Personal details | |
Born | July 8, 1657 New Amsterdam |
Died | August 3, 1728 (aged 71) Province of New York, British America |
Spouse |
Catharina de Peyster
(m. 1684) |
Relations | Johannes de Peyster (brother) David Provost (brother-in-law) |
Parent(s) | Johannes de Peyster Sr. Cornelia Lubberts |
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