Expedition to New Netherland
Sails with the English expedition sent to seize New Netherland.
Role range: 1624-1672
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Richard Nicolls Biography and Timeline
Follow Richard Nicolls through 4 dated historical records for England.
Richard Nicolls, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1664–1664Years on this page
1664
Governor of New York
Becomes English governor after the surrender of New Amsterdam.
Role range: 1664-1668
Capture of New Amsterdam
Receives the surrender of New Amsterdam and begins English rule over New Netherland.
Capture of Fort Amsterdam
Takes Fort Amsterdam as the Dutch colony passes to English control.
Role range: 1624-1672
Records, sources and methodology
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