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John Wentworth (governor)

1737–1820 · 18th century · Also known as Sir John Wentworth

John Wentworth was the last royal governor of the Province of New Hampshire, appointed in 1767 in succession to his uncle Benning Wentworth. He granted the charter of Dartmouth College in 1769 and built roads, but fled in 1775 as the American Revolution began. He later served as lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia from 1792 to 1808.

John Wentworth (governor)
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Province of New Hampshire

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