The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character

Peter Stuyvesant

The Dutch governor of New Amsterdam, mentioned in the book.

minor

Also known as the good Peter Stuyvesant, Peter Stuyvesant

First appearance: Rip Van Winkle

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Mentioned as the Dutch governor under whom the village was founded.

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In Rip Van Winkle: Mentioned as the Dutch governor under whom the village was founded.

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