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Gabriel Minvielle

Gabriel Minvielle

American politician


Gabriel Minvielle was a prominent Huguenot who settled in New York after emigrating from France in 1673. He engaged in foreign trade, especially with the West Indies, and prospered as a merchant and trader and also politically. He served as the 15th Mayor of New York City from 1684 until 1685.[1] Minvielle was later honored several times by appointment as a member of the Governor's Council.

Quick Facts 15th Mayor of New York City, Preceded by ...

Minvielle was integral in the creation of the Huguenot settlement of New Rochelle, New York in 1688.

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References

  1. New York City Mayors Part I, page 39. Ralph J. Caliendo. Retrieved 23 May 2012.

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