Arthur Dobbs | |
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Governor of North Carolina | |
In office November 1, 1754 – October 27, 1764 | |
Monarchs | |
Preceded by | Matthew Rowan (acting) |
Succeeded by | William Tryon |
Personal details | |
Born | Girvan, Ayrshire | April 2, 1689
Died | March 28, 1765 Brunswick Town, North Carolina | (aged 75)
Resting place | St. Philip's Church, Brunswick Town 34°02′28.6″N 77°56′48.0″W / 34.041278°N 77.946667°W |
Spouse | Anne Dobbs |
Children | 4 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Branch | British Army |
Years of service | 1711–1712 |
Rank | Cornet |
Unit | Echlin's Dragoons |
Arthur Dobbs (2 April 1689 – 28 March 1765) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of North Carolina from 1754 to 1764.