Leisler's Rebellion — was an uprising in late 17th century colonial New York, in which militia captain Jacob Leisler seized control of lower New York from 1689 to 1691. The uprising, which occurred in the midst of Britain s Glorious Revolution, reflected colonial… … Wikipedia
Leisler, Jacob — born 1640, Frankfurt am Main died May 16, 1691, New York, N.Y. German born colonial insurrectionist. He immigrated to New Netherland (New York) in 1660 and became a wealthy merchant. Objecting to the British unification of New York and New… … Universalium
Jacob Leisler — BiographyLeisler was probably born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, about 1640, the son of a Calvinist pastor. He went to New Netherland (New York) in 1660, married a wealthy widow in 1663, engaged in trade, and soon accumulated a fortune.The… … Wikipedia
Jacob Leisler — Jakob Leisler (* um 1640; † 17. Mai 1691) war ein deutsch amerikanischer Kolonialist. Von 1689 an führte er einen Aufstand im kolonialen New York an. Er übernahm die Kontrolle über die Kolonie, bis er gefangengesetzt und wegen Hochverrats an… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Jakob Leisler — Statue Jacob Leislers an der North Avenue in New Rochelle Jakob Leisler (* um 1640; † 17. Mai 1691) war ein deutsch amerikanischer Kolonialist. Von 1689 an führte er einen Aufstand im kolonialen New York an. Er übernahm die Kontrolle über die… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Jacob Leisler — La statue de Jacob Leisler sur North Avenue à la Nouvelle Rochelle (New York) Jacob Leisler (né vers 1640 mort le 16 mai 1691) était un colon américain d origine allemande. Commençant en 1689, il mena une insurrection (la Rébellion de Leisler)… … Wikipédia en Français
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Albany Convention — For the 1754 Congress held in Albany, see Albany Congress The Albany Convention was an independent governing body led by local civil and military officials centred around Albany, New York during Leisler s Rebellion.When news of the Glorious… … Wikipedia
1691 — Year 1691 (MDCXCI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 10 day slower Julian calendar). Events of 1691 January June * March 5 Nine Years … Wikipedia
Richard Ingoldesby — (? March 1 1719) was a British army officer and lieutenant governor of both New Jersey and New York. He became the acting governor for the two colonies from May of 1709 to April 1710. Overview Ingoldesby served the Prince of Orange during the… … Wikipedia
