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Van Rensselaer family
Family of Dutch and New York patroons / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Van Rensselaer family. For other uses, see Van Rensselaer and Rensselaer.
The Van Rensselaer family (/ˈrɛnslər, -slɪər/) is a family of Dutch descent that was prominent during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries in the area now known as the state of New York. Members of this family played a critical role in the formation of the United States and served as leaders in business, politics and society.
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![]() Bookplate of Killian K. Van Rensselaer, showing the arms of the family | |
Country | United States |
Place of origin | Netherlands |
Connected families | Bayard family Livingston family Schuyler family Van Cortlandt family |
Estate(s) | Fort Crailo Manor of Rensselaerswyck Jacob Van Rensselaer House |
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More information Rensselaerswyck series ...
Rensselaerswyck series | |
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Dutch West India Company | |
The Patroon System | |
Map of Rensselaerswyck | |
Patroons of Rensselaerswyck: Kiliaen van Rensselaer | |
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