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James Grant (British Army officer)

1720–1806 · 18th century · Also known as James Grant of Ballindalloch

James Grant was a Scottish army officer who served as the first governor of British East Florida from 1764 to 1771, after Spain ceded Florida in 1763. He tried to attract settlers with land grants and encouraged indigo and rice plantations. He later commanded British troops in the American Revolutionary War.

James Grant (British Army officer)
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Province of East Florida

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