“I value the blood of one Christian more than that of a hundred Indians.”
Quote by Peter Stuyvesant
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Peter Stuyvesant
Peter Stuyvesant, born in 1612, was a Dutch politician who served as the last governor of the Dutch colony of New Netherland (now New York City). During his tenure, he promoted the expansion of Dutch colonization in New Netherland and worked to protect Dutch interests. Stuyvesant is known for his strict governance and complex relationship with the indigenous people. more
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