Spencer Phips
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Spencer Phips (June 6, 1685 – April 4, 1757) was a government official in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Born Spencer Bennett, he was adopted by Massachusetts Governor Sir William Phips, his uncle by marriage, whose name he legally took. Phips served for many years in the provincial assembly, and on the governor's council, before receiving an appointment as lieutenant governor in 1732, a post he held until his death. He was twice formally acting governor.
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Spencer Phips | |
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Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay | |
In office August 8, 1732 – April 4, 1757 | |
Preceded by | William Tailer |
Succeeded by | Thomas Hutchinson |
Acting Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay | |
In office September 15, 1749 – August 7, 1753 | |
Preceded by | William Shirley |
Succeeded by | William Shirley |
In office September 25, 1756 – April 4, 1757 | |
Preceded by | William Shirley |
Succeeded by | Massachusetts Governor's Council (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | June 6, 1685 Rowley, Massachusetts |
Died | April 4, 1757(1757-04-04) (aged 71) Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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