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petrus stuyvesant

 

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Noun petrus stuyvesant has 1 sense
  1. Stuyvesant, Peter Stuyvesant, Petrus Stuyvesant - the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
    --1 is a kind of administrator, executive

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Petrus Stuyvesant

Description:

Petrus Stuyvesant refers to the name of a prominent historical figure, Peter Stuyvesant, who served as the last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland, which eventually became modern-day New York City. He was known for his strong leadership and his role in shaping the early history of the city.

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Noun

Senses:

  1. Petrus Stuyvesant: the name of a person, referring to Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch Director-General of New Netherland.

Usages:

Example 1: Peter Stuyvesant was a pivotal figure in the early days of New York City's development.

Example 2: Petrus Stuyvesant's strict governance of New Netherland left a lasting impact on the region's history.

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