Pieter Schuyler
British colonial military leader, acting governor of New York 1657–1724 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the militia colonel captured during the French and Indian War, see Peter Schuyler (New Jersey soldier).
Pieter Schuyler (17 September 1657 – 19 February 1724) was the first mayor of Albany, New York. A long-serving member of the executive council of the Province of New York, he acted as governor of the Province of New York on three occasions – twice for brief periods in 1709, after the death of Lord Lovelace, and also from 1719 to 1720, after Robert Hunter left office.
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Pieter Schuyler | |
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Governor of the Province of New York Acting | |
In office 6 May – 9 May 1709 | |
Monarch | Anne |
Preceded by | Lord Lovelace |
Succeeded by | Richard Ingoldesby |
In office 25 May – 1 June 1709 | |
Monarch | Anne |
Preceded by | Richard Ingoldesby |
Succeeded by | Richard Ingoldesby |
In office 21 July 1719 – 17 September 1720 | |
Monarch | George I |
Preceded by | Robert Hunter |
Succeeded by | William Burnet |
1st Mayor of Albany, New York | |
In office 22 July 1686 – 13 October 1694 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Johannes Abeel |
Personal details | |
Born | (1657-09-17)17 September 1657 Beverwijck, New Netherlands |
Died | 19 February 1724(1724-02-19) (aged 66) Albany, Province of New York |
Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands |
Spouse(s) | Engeltie Van Schaick Maria Van Rensselaer |
Children | 8 |
Parent(s) | Philip Pieterse Schuyler Margarita Van Slichtenhorst |
Relatives | See Schuyler family |
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