Jeremias van Rensselaer
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Jeremias van Rensselaer (Amsterdam, 16 May 1632 – October 12, 1674) was the third son of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, one of the founders and directors of the Dutch West India Company who was instrumental in the establishment of New Netherland and was the first patroon of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck. Jeremias van Rensselaer was the acting patroon of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, and the first of his family to establish himself permanently in America.[2]
Jeremias van Rensselaer | |
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Patroon of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck Acting | |
In office 1658–1674 | |
Preceded by | Jan Baptist van Rensselaer |
Succeeded by | Kiliaen van Rensselaer |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 May 1632 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Died | October 12, 1674 (1674-10-13) (aged 42) Manor of Rensselaerswyck, New York |
Spouse | |
Children | Kiliaen Van Rensselaer Hendrick van Rensselaer |
Parent(s) | Kiliaen van Rensselaer Anna Van Wely |
Relatives | See Van Rensselaer family |
Occupation | Merchant, Patroon |
Signature | |
Rensselaerswyck series | |
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Dutch West India Company | |
The Patroon System | |
Map of Rensselaerswyck | |
Patroons of Rensselaerswyck: Kiliaen van Rensselaer | |