This man made peace between the Susquehannocks (suhs-kwuh-HAN-ocks), Delaware, and Iroquois and provided shelter for refugee Mahicans during one conflict. William Blathwayt helped secure several of his political positions, and he feuded with James Blair over supporting a local college. After convincing the Mohawks to attack King Philip, he earned the nickname "Corlaer" for making the first treaty of the Covenant Chain with the Iroquois. His attempt to make (*) Connecticut surrender its royal charter led to Connecticut officials allegedly hiding the charter in an oak tree. He appealed to Francis Nicholson for assistance after actions like limi
This man made peace between the Susquehannocks (suhs-kwuh-HAN-ocks), Delaware, and Iroquois and provided shelter for refugee Mahicans during one conflict. William Blathwayt helped secure several of his political positions, and he feuded with James Blair over supporting a local college. After convincing the Mohawks to attack King Philip, he earned the nickname "Corlaer" for making the first treaty of the Covenant Chain with the Iroquois. His attempt to make (*) Connecticut surrender its royal charter led to Connecticut officials allegedly hiding the charter in an oak tree. He appealed to Francis Nicholson for assistance after actions like limiting town meetings to once per year led to his overthrow in 1689, though he later would be appointed Governor of Virginia. For 10 points, identify this colonial governor of New York who also led the Dominion of New England.
This man made peace between the Susquehannocks (suhs-kwuh-HAN-ocks), Delaware, and Iroquois and provided shelter for refugee Mahicans during one conflict.
Edmund Andros