Henry Ellis (governor)
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Henry Ellis (August 29, 1721 – January 21, 1806) was an Irish explorer, author and slave trader who served as the governor of the colonies of Georgia and Nova Scotia.
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Henry Ellis | |
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6th colonial governor of Georgia | |
In office May 17, 1758 – November 1760 | |
Lieutenant | Jonathan Belcher |
Preceded by | John Reynolds |
Succeeded by | James Wright |
Governor of Nova Scotia | |
In office 1760–1763 | |
Preceded by | Charles Lawrence |
Succeeded by | Montague Wilmot |
Personal details | |
Born | (1721-08-29)August 29, 1721 County Monaghan, Ireland |
Died | January 21, 1806(1806-01-21) (aged 84) Naples, Italy |
Profession | Explorer, author, and governor |
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