Cornelis Melyn

Deceased Person

1600 – 1662

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Who was Cornelis Melyn?

Cornelis Melyn was an early Dutch settler in New Netherland and Patroon of Staten Island. He was the chairman of the council of eight men, which was a part of early steps toward representative democracy in the Dutch colony.

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Born
1600
Antwerp
Died
1662

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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