Christopher Codrington | |
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| Governor of the Leeward Islands | |
| In office 1699–1704 | |
| Monarchs | William III (1699–1702) Queen Anne (1702–1704) |
| Preceded by | Christopher Codrington |
| Succeeded by | John Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1668 Barbados |
| Died | 7 April 1710 (aged 41) Barbados |
| Resting place | All Souls College, Oxford |
| Spouse | Mauldline Morange |
| Children | William Codrington |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | Army officer, planter, colonial administrator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  England |
| Branch/service | English Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Regiment of Foot Guards |
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Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Codrington (c. 1668 – 7 April 1710) was an English Army officer, planter and colonial administrator who served as governor of the Leeward Islands from 1699 to 1704. Born on Barbados into the planter class, he inherited one of the largest sugar plantations in the colony. Codrington travelled to Europe during the late-17th century and served in the Nine Years' War and War of the Spanish Succession, taking part in numerous engagements.
After dying in 1710, his will and testament established and endowed Codrington College with his estates in Barbados and Barbuda. Codrington's will also endowed the Codrington Library at All Souls College, Oxford with a gift of books and money. In November 2020, his name was removed from the library as a result of the George Floyd protests due to Codrington's ownership of slaves.