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EVERTSEN, CORNELIS

\ˈɛvətsən], \ˈɛvətsən], \ˈɛ_v_ə_t_s_ə_n]\

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1894 - Dictionary of United States history

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a Dutch naval officer, born in Zealand. In command of a squadron he secured the surrender of New York by the British in 1673, changed its name to New Orange, and re-established the old form of government, with Colve as Governor.

1894 - Dictionary of United States history
By John Franklin Jameson

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