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| − | '''Albany''' is the state capital of [[New York]]. Founded by [[Dutch]] settlers in | + | '''Albany''' is the state capital of [[New York]]. Founded by [[Dutch]] settlers in 1624, it was originally known as Fort Orange, with the attached civilain settlement called Beverwyck. The name was changed to Rensselaerswyck after a Dutch merchant, van Rensselaer, and after the area came under English rule in 1664 was renamed Albany after the Duke of York and Albany (later King [[James II]]) |
[[Category:United States Towns and Cities]] | [[Category:United States Towns and Cities]] | ||
[[Category:State Capitals]] | [[Category:State Capitals]] | ||
Revision as of 22:21, February 29, 2008
Albany is the state capital of New York. Founded by Dutch settlers in 1624, it was originally known as Fort Orange, with the attached civilain settlement called Beverwyck. The name was changed to Rensselaerswyck after a Dutch merchant, van Rensselaer, and after the area came under English rule in 1664 was renamed Albany after the Duke of York and Albany (later King James II)