Edmund Andros
Colonial Governor of New York
Born
December 6th, 1637
387 years ago
Died
February 24th, 1714
311 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as the 4th Colonial Governor of New York from 1674 to 1681. Andros was appointed by the British crown and oversaw the consolidation of the northern colonies into the Dominion of New England. His administration is marked by strict enforcement of the Navigation Acts and an emphasis on royal authority. The unpopular policies and actions led to resistance from colonists, culminating in the Glorious Revolution in 1688, which resulted in his removal from power.
Governed New York as Colonial Governor
Consolidated northern colonies into the Dominion of New England
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