1625Sale-Manhattan IslandPeter Minuit
Bought for the Dutch West India company to protect Dutch settlers from local Indians. Bought for 60 guilders from the Indians, "best real-estate deal in history"
Historical records for United States of America in 1625, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Bought for the Dutch West India company to protect Dutch settlers from local Indians. Bought for 60 guilders from the Indians, "best real-estate deal in history"
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