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Jan 17, 1524
Giovanni da Verrazzano
He sailed for France and was looking for the shortest trade route to India. He found New York Bay. -
Samuel de Champlain
Samuel sailed for France. He found the area near the St. Lawrence River and the Northern and central part of NY. He was looking to explore North America. -
Henry Hudson
Henry sailed for Dutch East India Company. He found Lower New York Bay. He was looking for the shortest trade route to India. -
Peter Minuit
Peter Minuit became the governor and bought Manhattan from the Algonquians. -
Peter Suyvesant
Peter Stuyvesant became the governor of New Amsterdam.
