Robert Barclay
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For other people named Robert Barclay, see Robert Barclay (disambiguation).
Robert Barclay (23 December 1648 – 3 October 1690) was a Scottish Quaker, one of the most eminent writers belonging to the Religious Society of Friends and a member of the Clan Barclay. He was a son of Col. David Barclay, Laird of Urie, and his wife, Lady Katherine Barclay. Although he himself never lived there, Barclay was titular governor of the East Jersey colony in North America[1] through most of the 1680s.
Quick Facts 2nd Governor of East Jersey, Deputy ...
Robert Barclay | |
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2nd Governor of East Jersey | |
In office September 1682 – 3 October 1690 | |
Deputy | Thomas Rudyard, Gawen Lawrie, Lord Neill Campbell, Andrew Hamilton |
Preceded by | Philip Carteret |
Succeeded by | Edmund Andros (Dominion of New England) |
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Born | (1648-12-23)23 December 1648 |
Died | 3 October 1690(1690-10-03) (aged 41) Ury House, Kincardineshire |
Nationality | Scottish |
Spouse | Christian Molleson |
Children | Robert, Patience, Catherine, Jane, Christian, David, John |
Alma mater | Scots College, Paris |
Occupation | Writer, apologist, politician |
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