Benjamin Fletcher (1640-1703) was colonial governor of New York from 1692 to 1697. He was known for the Ministry Act, which secured the place of Anglicans in New York and replaced by the Earl of Bellomont. Events February 13 - Massacre of Glencoe March 1 - The Salem witch trials begin in Salem Village, Massachusetts Bay Colony with the charging of three women with witchcraft. ... Events September 20 - The Treaty of Ryswick December 2 – St Pauls Cathedral opened in London Peter the Great travels in Europe officially incognito as artilleryman Pjotr Mikhailov Use of palanquins increases in Europe Christopher Polhem starts Swedens first technical school. ... The term Anglican describes those people and churches following the religious traditions of the Church of England, especially following the Reformation. ... State nickname: The Empire State Official languages English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Clinton (D) Area - Total - % water Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 13. ...
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