Sir John Colleton, 1st Baronet
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Sir John Colleton, 1st Baronet (1608–1666) served King Charles I during the English Civil War. He rose through the Royalist ranks during the conflict, but later had his land-holdings seized when the Cavaliers were finally defeated by Parliamentary forces. Following the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660, he was one of eight individuals rewarded with grants of land in Carolina by King Charles II for having supported his efforts to regain the throne.
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John Colleton | |
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1st Baronet | |
Reign | 1661–66 |
Successor | Peter Colleton |
Born | 1608 (1608) |
Died | 1666 (aged 57–58) |
Spouse(s) | Katherine Amey |
Issue | 7 |
Father | Peter Colleton |
Mother | Ursula Hull |
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