Edward Tynte

Edward Tynte
Governor of South Carolina
In office
November 26, 1709 – June 26, 1710
MonarchQueen Anne
Preceded byNathaniel Johnson
Succeeded byRobert Gibbes
Personal details
DiedJune 26, 1710
Professioncolonel, major, governor

Edward Tynte (died June 26, 1710) was a colonial governor of the Province of South Carolina, serving from 1709 until 1710. Descending from a family of nobility, Tynte was appointed governor of South Carolina in 1708. However, his arrival was delayed, and he only held office for six months before dying in 1710.