Edward Hyde (Governor of North Carolina)
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This article is about the first Governor of North Carolina. For other people named Edward Hyde, see Edward Hyde (disambiguation).
Edward Hyde (1667 – 8 September 1712) was a British colonial administrator who served as the first governor of North Carolina from 24 January until 8 September in 1712, when he died in office.[1] He governed during a time of tremendous turmoil, including an internal revolt known as Cary's Rebellion and an American Indian conflict called the Tuscarora War.
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Edward Hyde | |
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1st Governor of North Carolina | |
In office 24 January 1712 – 8 September 1712 | |
Monarch | Anne |
Preceded by | Thomas Cary (as Deputy Governor of North Carolina) |
Succeeded by | Thomas Pollock (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | 1667 Cheshire, England |
Died | 8 September 1712 (aged 45) Chowan Precinct (present-day Bertie County), North Carolina |
Cause of death | Yellow fever |
Spouse |
Catherine Hyde (m. 1692) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Oxford University (dropped out) |
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