Jonathan Belcher (jurist)
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Jonathan Belcher (July 23, 1710 – March 30, 1776) was a British-American lawyer, chief justice, and acting Governor of Nova Scotia during the period of 1760-63 when Henry Ellis was in office as Governor but did not fulfil his duties.
Quick Facts Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, Monarch ...
Jonathan Belcher | |
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Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia | |
In office 1760–1763 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | Charles Lawrence |
Succeeded by | Montague Wilmot |
Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court | |
In office 1754–1776 | |
Succeeded by | Charles Morris |
Personal details | |
Born | (1710-07-23)July 23, 1710 Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
Died | March 30, 1776(1776-03-30) (aged 65) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Relations | Jonathan Belcher, father Andrew Belcher, brother |
Children | 7, including Andrew Belcher |
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