Peter Minuit

Noun

Meaning

Dutch colonist who bought Manhattan from the Native Americans for the equivalent of $24 (1580-1638)

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From a wealthy family, Gertrude probably helped Peter Minuit in establishing himself as a broker. Source: Internet

Jimmy McGill (the later titular Saul), while confronting lawyers at his brother's law firm, accuses them of being like "Peter Minuit" and suggest that they "throw in some beads and shells" to the $26,000.00 being given to his brother. Source: Internet

Peter Minuit had a good reputation in Wesel, attested by the fact that he was several times appointed a guardian. Source: Internet

Peter Minuit married Gertrude Raedts on August 20, 1613. Source: Internet

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