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Nathaniel Johnson (politician)
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Sir Nathaniel Johnson (7 April 1644 – 1 July 1712) was an English Army officer, politician and colonial administrator who sat in the House of Commons of England representing the constituency of Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 1680 to 1689. He also served as the governor of the Leeward Islands and the governor of Carolina.
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Nathaniel Johnson | |
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Governor of the Leeward Islands | |
In office 1686–1689 | |
Monarchs | James II (1686–1688) William III (1688–1689) |
Preceded by | Sir William Stapleton |
Succeeded by | Christopher Codrington |
Governor of Carolina | |
In office 1703–1709 | |
Monarch | Queen Anne |
Preceded by | James Moore Sr. |
Succeeded by | Edward Tynte |
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Born | (1644-04-07)7 April 1644 Near Kibblesworth, Durham |
Died | 1 July 1712(1712-07-01) (aged 68) Berkeley County, South Carolina |
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