Benjamin Tasker Sr.
American politician (c1690–1768) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Tasker Sr. (c. 1690 – June 19, 1768) was the 21st Proprietary Governor of Maryland from 1752 to 1753.[1] He also occupied a number of other significant colonial offices, including, on various occasions, being elected Mayor of Annapolis.
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Benjamin Tasker Sr. | |
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10th Governor of Restored Proprietary Government | |
In office 1752–1753 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Ogle |
Succeeded by | Horatio Sharpe |
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Born | c. 1690 (1690) Calvert County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | June 19, 1768(1768-06-19) (aged 77–78) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | St. Anne's Churchyard |
Spouse |
Ann Bladen (m. 1711) |
Children | 10 |
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