Robert Dinwiddie
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This article is about the colonial administrator. For the golfer, see Robert Dinwiddie (golfer).
Robert Dinwiddie (1692 – 27 July 1770) was a Scottish colonial administrator who served as the lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1751 to 1758. Since the governors of Virginia remained in Europe, he served as the de facto head of the colony of Virginia. Dinwiddie is credited for starting the military career of George Washington.[1]
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Robert Dinwiddie | |
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Lieutenant governor of Virginia | |
In office 1751–1758 | |
Monarch | George II |
Preceded by | Lewis Burwell |
Succeeded by | Francis Fauquier |
Personal details | |
Born | 1692 Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | 27 July 1770 (aged 77–78) Clifton, Bristol |
Occupation | Colonial administrator |
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