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1. untappedcities.com › 2013/12/03 › on-this-day-in-nycOn This Day in NYC History, December 3: Jonas Bronck Bought ...

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   May 15, 2024 · On December 3rd 1641, Jonas Bronck, a Danish immigrant to New York City, bought about 500 acres of land above Manhattan. According to the Bronx Historical Society, the first settlement is in ...

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   5 days ago · In 1641 Jonas Bronck, a Scandinavian, purchased 500 acres (200 hectares). Shortly thereafter religious dissenters and New England settlers moved there, trespassing on Dutch territory. The borough was a part of Westchester county until 1898, when it was incorporated in the city of New York.

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   Why did Jonas Bronck live in New York City?

   • In 1641 Jonas Bronck, a Scandinavian, purchased 500 acres (200 hectares). Shortly thereafter religious dissenters and New England settlers moved there, trespassing on Dutch territory. The borough was a part of Westchester county until 1898, when it was incorporated in the city of New York.

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   Why is the Bronx named after Jonas Bronck?

   • The Bronx is home to the New York Yankees. The iconic Yankee Stadium stands as a symbol of The Bronx's rich baseball heritage. As the home stadium of the New York Yankees, it has witnessed numerous historic moments in the world of sports, attracting fans from far and wide. The Bronx is named after Jonas Bronck, a Swedish sea captain.

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   What is the Bronx known for?

   • About a quarter of the Bronx's area is open space, including Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Cortlandt Park, Pelham Bay Park, the New York Botanical Garden, and the Bronx Zoo in the borough's north and center.

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   Did Bronck come from Sweden?

   • 24. Bronx County Bar Association: 59. 1977. It is widely accepted that Bronck came from Sweden, but claims have also been made by the Frisian Islands on the North Sea coast and by a small town in Germany. ^ Karl Ritter, "Swedish town celebrates link to the Bronx" Associated Press, August 21, 2014. which also refers to a claim by the Faeroe Islands.

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   2 days ago · The American poet William Bronk was a descendant of Pieter Bronck, either Jonas Bronck's son or his younger brother, but most probably a nephew or cousin, as there was an age difference of 16 years. Much work on the Swedish claim has been undertaken by Brian G. Andersson, former Commissioner of New York City's Department of Records, who helped ...

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5. facts.net › world › cities19 Bronx Facts - Facts.net

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   5 days ago · The Bronx is named after Jonas Bronck, a Swedish sea captain. In the early 17th century, Jonas Bronck purchased land in the area that would later be known as The Bronx. His legacy lives on through the borough's name, honoring his contributions to its history and development.

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   May 14, 2024 · Many people wonder why the Bronx is the only borough in New York City with the definitive article “the” in its name. The answer lies in the borough’s namesake: a man named Jonas Bronck. Born in Sweden around 1600, Jonas Bronck immigrated to New Netherland in the spring of 1639.

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   May 13, 2024 · The history of the Bronx begins with Jonas Bronck, a Swedish sea captain who established the area’s first European settlement in 1639. Bronck, whose farm laid the foundation for the borough’s name, pioneered the development of what would become a densely populated and culturally rich part of New York City.

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   5 days ago · Located north of Manhattan, and the only part of New York City that is not an island, is the Bronx. While being densely populated, much of the borough is open space including the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo. The name of the borough comes from the Bronx River which was named after a Dutch settler Jonas Broncks.