Van Rensselaer | |
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![]() Bookplate of Killian K. Van Rensselaer, showing the arms of the family | |
Country | United States |
Place of origin | Netherlands |
Connected families | Bayard family Livingston family Schuyler family Van Cortlandt family |
Estate(s) | Fort Crailo Manor of Rensselaerswyck Jacob Van Rensselaer House |
New Netherland series |
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Exploration |
Fortifications: |
Settlements: |
The Patroon System |
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People of New Netherland |
Flushing Remonstrance |
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Rensselaerswyck series | |
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Dutch West India Company | |
The Patroon System | |
Map of Rensselaerswyck | |
Patroons of Rensselaerswyck: Kiliaen van Rensselaer | |
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The Van Rensselaer family (/ˈrɛnslər, -slɪər/) is a family of Dutch descent that was prominent during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries in the area now known as the state of New York. Members of this family played a critical role in the formation of the United States and served as leaders in business, politics and society.