Willem Verhulst
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Willem Verhulst or Willem van Hulst was an employee of the Dutch West India Company and the second (provisional) Director of the New Netherland colony in 1625–26. Nothing can be verified about his life before and after this period. Verhulst may have consummated the purchase of Manhattan Island on behalf of the Dutch West India Company, although there is still considerable debate over the evidence that also supports the purchase by Peter Minuit.
Quick Facts 2nd Director of New Netherland, Preceded by ...
Willem Verhulst | |
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2nd Director of New Netherland | |
In office 1625–1626 | |
Preceded by | Cornelis Jacobszoon May |
Succeeded by | Peter Minuit |
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