Who was New York named after?

Answer 1

Both state and city were named for the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland. The Duke of York refers to the City of York in Yorkshire, Engalnd

Answer 2

Well, it was basically one of the first thirteen colonies and you see it was first named the New Netherland, yes it was also founded by the Dutch who lost in a war between New England and King James 2 gave this colony to the Duke of York who was his brother!

Answer 3

no it was named after the place York in Britain and before it was called New York it was called New Amsterdam, but the British won a war against the Dutch so they got that part of America :) hope i helped.

Answer 4

New York was named after the Duke of York in Britain after the British took New Amsterdam (later named New York) from the dutch.

Answer 5

New York City was named for the Duke of York, who received the colony as a gift from his brother, King Charles II of England.

Answer 6

The Duke of York.