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Nathaniel Bacon (Virginia colonist)
Colonist of the Virginia Colony and leader of Bacon's Rebellion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nathaniel Bacon (January 3 , 1647 – October 26, 1676) was an English merchant adventurer who emigrated to the Virginia Colony, where he sat on the Governor's Council but later led Bacon's Rebellion. The Rebellion was briefly successful; but after Bacon’s death from dysentery the rebel forces collapsed.[1][2]
For Bacon's cousin who was the acting Governor of Virginia Colony, see Nathaniel Bacon (Virginia politician).
For other people named Nathaniel Bacon, see Nathaniel Bacon.
Quick Facts Member of the House of Burgesses for Henrico County, Preceded by ...
Nathaniel Bacon | |
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![]() A 1905 illustration of Bacon by Howard Pyle | |
Member of the House of Burgesses for Henrico County | |
In office June 1675 – 26 January 1677 | |
Preceded by | Francis Eppes |
Succeeded by | William Byrd I |
Member of the Virginia Governor's Council | |
In office 1675–1676 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1647-01-02)January 2, 1647 Suffolk, England |
Died | October 26, 1676(1676-10-26) (aged 29) West Point, Virginia Colony, English America |
Cause of death | Dysentery |
Spouse | Elizabeth Duke |
Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
Known for | Bacon's Rebellion |
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