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Who Really Found the Hudson River?
Many people think that Henry Hudson was the first person to discover the Hudson River when in fact it was really Giovanni da Verrazano. Giovanni was a French explorer who was trying to find a NorthWestern passage to China. He … Continue reading
Pioneer who landscaped one of the most important rivers in New York City
Henry Hudson was a pioneer. He was an English navigator who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1609. He also became the first person to sail what is now named the Hudson River ( named after himself). He sailed across the Atlantic … Continue reading
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Engineer, Crjin Fredericxsz, helped in building infrastructure around Manhattan. He had a plan to erect a fort in a location near the sharp tip of the island. This would leave them with a commanding navigational access to both the … Continue reading
Henry Hudson’s Contribution to New York City History
In 1609, Henry Hudson, hired by the Dutch East India Company, discovered what has now become the Hudson River while trying to discover a route to China and the many spice islands. Overlooked by many, this discovery has shaped New … Continue reading
Crijn Fredericxsz and Willem Verhulst
When it comes to the historical significance of themes concerning the development of New york, there were many important factors involved. However, two vital contributors to the successful development of the island of Manhattan were Crijn Fredericxsz and Willem Verhulst. Both of … Continue reading