New Angoulême

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New Angoulême (French: Nouvelle-Angoulême) was the name given to New York City in 1524 by Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano after Francis I of France, King of France and Count of Angoulême. The place became a Dutch colonial settlement named New Amsterdam until it was conquered by the British in 1664 and renamed "New York City".

Angouleme is a city in the Charente (16) region in France. The region is known for its farmers, the city of Cognac, and an international comic strip festival.