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Meaning of STUYVESANT

Pronunciation:  'stIvisunt

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 Definition: [n]  the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
 
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 Synonyms: Peter Stuyvesant, Petrus Stuyvesant
 
 See Also: administrator, executive

 

 

 

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