Rip Van Dam
Rip Van Dam | |
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Portrait from c. 1720 | |
| Governor of New York (acting) | |
| In office 1731–1732 | |
| Monarch | George II |
| Preceded by | John Montgomerie |
| Succeeded by | William Cosby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1660 Beverwyck, Albany, New York |
| Died | 10 June 1749 Manhattan, New York |
| Political party | Republican Liberal |
| Spouse | Sarah Van Der Spiegle |
| Profession | Merchant, colonial administrator |
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Rip Van Dam (c. 1660 – 10 June 1749) 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 (or "country") party, Van Dam led confrontations against Governor William Cosby.