Wouter van Twiller
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Wouter van Twiller (May 22, 1606 – buried August 29, 1654) was an employee of the Dutch West India Company and the fourth Director of New Netherland. He governed from 1632[1] until 1638, succeeding Peter Minuit, who was recalled by the Dutch West India authorities in Amsterdam for unknown reasons.
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Wouter van Twiller | |
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5th Director of New Netherland | |
In office 1633–1638 | |
Preceded by | Sebastiaen Jansen Krol |
Succeeded by | Willem Kieft |
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Born | (1606-05-22)May 22, 1606 Nijkerk, Netherlands |
Died | August 29, 1654(1654-08-29) (aged 48) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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