Gabriel Johnston
Governor of North Carolina from 1734 to 1752 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Gabriel Johnson.
Gabriel Johnston (1699 – 17 July 1752) was a British colonial official who served as the sixth governor of North Carolina from 1734 until his death in 1752. He was the longest serving governor, holding the office for 18 years.[1]
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Gabriel Johnston | |
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6th Governor of North Carolina | |
In office 2 November 1734 – 17 July 1752 | |
Monarch | George II |
Preceded by | Nathaniel Rice (acting) |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel Rice (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | 1699 Scotland |
Died | 17 July 1752 (aged 53) Bertie County, North Carolina |
Resting place | St. Paul's Church, Edenton 36°03′40.6″N 76°36′31.8″W |
Profession | Physician, writer, professor |
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