Historedia
Person

Thomas Dongan

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1683–1686

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Thomas Dongan, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Subdivision of New York Counties

    1683

    Role: Royal Governor

    1. October 1683 · Province of New YorkCreation of Colonial Assembly

      A colonial Assembly was established in October 1683, defining representation for various regions within the province.

    2. November 1, 1683 · Province of New YorkDivision into Twelve Counties

      On November 1, 1683, Governor Thomas Dongan reorganized the government, dividing the province into twelve counties, each subdivided into towns.

  2. Granting of City Charters to New York and Albany

    1686

    Role: Provincial Governor who granted the charter

    1. 1686 · Albany, New YorkDongan Charter Legal Effects

      The Dongan Charter granted Albany title to unowned public property and serves as the legal framework for its current strong mayor-council government.

    2. July 22, 1686 · Albany, New YorkAlbany Charter Granting

      Governor Thomas Dongan formally chartered Albany as a municipality on July 22, 1686, establishing its legal status under English rule.

Sources

  1. Province of New York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. Albany, New York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26