Joseph Dudley
English politician, Governor of Massachusetts
Born
September 23rd, 1647
378 years ago
Died
April 2nd, 1720
305 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as a prominent politician in colonial New England. Governed the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1702 to 1715, during a time of political turbulence and change. Played a pivotal role in the transitions between the colony's royal charter and its eventual incorporation into the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Involved in military and political affairs, influencing the governance of the province and its relationship with British authorities. His tenure included efforts to navigate the complexities of colonial administration and local governance.
Governed the Province of Massachusetts Bay
Served as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Colony
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