Jacob Leisler

German-born American colonist and rebel

1640 CE to 1691 CE

Jacob Leisler (ca.

1640 – May 16, 1691) is a German-born American colonist.

He helps create the Huguenot settlement of New Rochelle in 1688 and later serves as the acting Lieutenant Governor of New York.

Beginning in 1689, he leads an insurrection dubbed Leisler's Rebellion in colonial New York, seizing control of the colony until he is captured and executed in New York City for treason against William and Mary.

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