James Glen
Governor of the Province of South Carolina (1701-1777) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Canadian parliamentarian, see James Allison Glen. For the Canadian flying ace, see James Alpheus Glen.
James Glen (1701 ā July 18, 1777) was a Scottish politician in the Province of South Carolina. He was appointed Royal Governor of South Carolina in 1738 but did not arrive in the province until December 17, 1743. He served as governor until June 1, 1756, and was succeeded by William Henry Lyttelton. On June 21, 1761, Glen returned to Europe and died in London. He is buried in St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow, Scotland.
Quick Facts 25th Governor of South Carolina, Monarch ...
James Glen | |
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25th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 17, 1743 ā June 1, 1756 | |
Monarch | George II |
Preceded by | William Bull |
Succeeded by | William Henry Lyttelton |
Personal details | |
Born | 1701 Linlithgow, Scotland |
Died | (1777-07-18)July 18, 1777 London, England |
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