Sir Francis Bernard
English lawyer and Governor of Massachusetts
Born
1712
313 years ago
Died
June 16th, 1779
245 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1760 to 1769. Worked as a lawyer prior to his appointment and played a significant role in the province's governance during a time of growing tensions leading up to the American Revolution. Responded to colonial unrest and contributed to administration efforts, although faced criticism from colonists. Also held the title of 1st Baronet.
Governed the Province of Massachusetts Bay
Appointed as the 1st Baronet
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