The Founding of New York
Previously known as New Amsterdam, the settlement came under British rule in 1664.
In June 1665, the city was formally renamed New York, in honour of the Duke of York, brother of King Charles II.
The name change occurred after international conflict between expanding empires, resulting in the British acquiring the city from the Dutch.
The reason behind this can be traced back to a tiny island called Run, in modern-day Malaysia.
How this came about can be traced back to a tiny island called Run, in modern-day Malaysia...
New York, one of the most famous cities in the world, has a rich history that involves the Dutch and British empires.
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