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William Gorges
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William Gorges (January 1605 – February 1658) was a soldier and the first colonial governor of the Province of Maine.
Quick Facts 1st Colonial governor of Maine, Succeeded by ...
William Gorges | |
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![]() Arms of Gorges (modern): Lozengy or and azure, a chevron gules. These arms resulted from the famous 1347 heraldry case of Warbelton v Gorges | |
1st Colonial governor of Maine | |
In office 1636–1639 | |
Succeeded by | Sir Ferdinando Gorges |
Personal details | |
Born | January 1605 Keynsham, England |
Died | February 1658 Keynsham, England |
Profession | Governor |
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