# Rip Van Dam

> Rip Van Dam was an American merchant and colonial administrator who served as the acting governor of New York from 1731 to 1732. As one of the leaders of the republican liberal party, Van Dam led confrontations against Governor William Cosby.

*New York politician, acting governor*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1660
- **Died:** 1749-06-10
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Rip Van Dam was an American merchant and colonial administrator who served as the acting governor of New York from 1731 to 1732. As one of the leaders of the republican liberal party, Van Dam led confrontations against Governor William Cosby.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 35.8

## Sources
- [Rip Van Dam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Van_Dam)
- [Rip Van Dam](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Van_Dam)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7335542)

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