(1711-1780) The British-appointed Loyalist colonial governor of Massachusetts from 1769-1774. He was a proponent of the much–hated British taxes. He was replaced as governor in 1774 by General Thomas Gage and soon after went into exile in England.
(1711-1780) The British-appointed Loyalist colonial governor of Massachusetts from 1769-1774. He was a proponent of the much–hated British taxes. He was replaced as governor in 1774 by General Thomas Gage and soon after went into exile in England.
