What was New York named after?

Here is the question :

WHAT WAS NEW YORK NAMED AFTER?

Here is the option for the question :

• Yorkshire pudding
• The Duke of York
• Cork, Ireland
• King George III

The Answer:

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Explanation:

[STC0012815]. The Dutch gave up New Amsterdam to the British in 1664. King Charles II’s brother, James, Duke of York and Albany, led the military expedition, therefore the British called the city after him. New York was granted a royal charter first among the colonies.