Jeremias van Rensselaer

Jeremias van Rensselaer (Amsterdam, 16 May 1632 – October 12, 1674) was the third son of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, one of the founders and directors of the Dutch West India Company who was instrumental in the establishment of New Netherland and was the first patroon of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck. Jeremias van Rensselaer was the acting patroon of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, and the first of his family to establish himself permanently in America.

For the sixth patroon, see Jeremias van Rensselaer (sixth patroon).
Jeremias van Rensselaer
Portrait of Jeremias Van Rensselaer
Patroon of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck
Acting
In office
1658–1674
Preceded byJan Baptist van Rensselaer
Succeeded byKiliaen van Rensselaer
Personal details
Born16 May 1632
Amsterdam, Netherlands
DiedOctober 12, 1674 (1674-10-13) (aged 42)
Manor of Rensselaerswyck, New York
Spouse
Maria van Cortlandt
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(m. 1662)​
ChildrenKiliaen Van Rensselaer
Hendrick van Rensselaer
Parent(s)Kiliaen van Rensselaer
Anna Van Wely
RelativesSee Van Rensselaer family
OccupationMerchant, Patroon
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