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1638 in Netherlands

Explore 2 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1638.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1638

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August

9 August 1638

Bronx

Bronck, Jonas · Bronx · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

1st European settler in the Bronx

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1638

Mayor of Amsterdam

Burgh, Albert C. · Amsterdam · Mayor of Amsterdam · Government / Amsterdam Regency

Begins serving as Mayor of Amsterdam during the 1638-1646 municipal term.

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