Jacobus Van Cortlandt
American merchant and politician (1658–1739) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacobus van Cortlandt (1658–1739) was a wealthy Dutch-born American merchant, slave owner, and politician who served as the 30th and 33rd Mayor of New York City from 1710 to 1711 and again from 1719 to 1720.
Quick Facts 30th and 33rd Mayor of New York City, Preceded by ...
Jacobus van Cortlandt | |
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30th and 33rd Mayor of New York City | |
In office 1710–1711 | |
Preceded by | Ebenezer Wilson |
Succeeded by | Caleb Heathcote |
In office 1719–1720 | |
Preceded by | John Johnstone |
Succeeded by | Robert Walters |
Personal details | |
Born | 1658 New Amsterdam, New Netherland |
Died | 1739 Bergen, Province of New Jersey, British America |
Spouse |
Eva de Vries (before 1739) |
Relations | See Van Cortlandt family |
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