Rip Van Dam (c. 1660 – 10 June 1749) was the acting governor of the Province of New York from 1731 to 1732. As one of the leaders of the republican liberal (or "country") party, Van Dam confronted the subsequent royal governor William Cosby.
Rip Van Dam (* um 1660 im späteren Albany, in der späteren Provinz New York (andere Quellen geben Holland als sein Geburtsland an); † 10. Juni 1749 in New York City) war in den Jahren 1731 und 1732 kommissarischer britischer Gouverneur der Provinz New York. (de)
Rip Van Dam (c. 1660 – 10 June 1749) was the acting governor of the Province of New York from 1731 to 1732. As one of the leaders of the republican liberal (or "country") party, Van Dam confronted the subsequent royal governor William Cosby. (en)