Jeremias van Rensselaer (sixth patroon) facts for kids
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Jeremias van Rensselaer
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 portrait attributed to John Heaton (active 1730-1745)
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| 6th Patroon and 3rd Lord of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck | |
| In office 1726 – 1745 |
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| Preceded by | Kiliaen van Rensselaer |
| Succeeded by | Stephen van Rensselaer I |
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| Born | March 18, 1705 Manor of Rensselaerswyck, Province of New York |
| Died | 1745 Manor of Rensselaerswyck, Province of New York |
| Parents | Kiliaen van Rensselaer Maria Van Cortlandt |
| Relatives | See Van Rensselaer family |
| Occupation | Patroon |
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| Dutch West India Company |
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| The Patroon System |
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| Map of Rensselaerswyck |
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| Patroons of Rensselaerswyck: Kiliaen van Rensselaer |
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Jeremias van Rensselaer (born March 18, 1705 – died 1745) was an important figure in early New York. He was the son of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, who was also a patroon, and Maria van Cortlandt. Jeremias took on a big role in managing a large area of land called Rensselaerswyck.
Leading Rensselaerswyck
Jeremias van Rensselaer became the sixth Patroon of Rensselaerswyck in 1726. A Patroon was like a landlord who owned a huge piece of land. They had special rights and duties in the Dutch colony of New York. Jeremias was also known as the third Lord of the Manor, which was another title for the person in charge of this large estate.
- He took over his duties when he turned 21 in 1726.
- He managed the Manor of Rensselaerswyck from 1726 until 1745.
- Jeremias also served in the assembly for the Manor. This assembly was a group of people who helped make laws and decisions for the area. He was part of this assembly from September 1726 to September 1743.
After Jeremias, his brother, Stephen van Rensselaer I, took over as the next Lord of Rensselaerswyck. Stephen became the seventh Patroon and fourth Lord of the Manor.
About His Life
Jeremias van Rensselaer lived his life dedicated to managing Rensselaerswyck. He never married and did not have any children.
