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It has some precursors, but it was the most 'complete' version of the joint-stock company and the template for numerous such companies going forward, even outside of the Netherlands.
Luckily, New Amsterdam will never amount to anything! Dohohohoho!
Hmm, I don't quite like the name. Can we name it after a Viking settlement, instead? New Eirik or something like that? Something like that would be pretty cool. Goes with our Roman and Norse themed calendars!