Nathaniel Johnson | |
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Governor of the Leeward Islands | |
In office 1686–1689 | |
Monarchs | James II (1686–1688) William III (1688–1689) |
Preceded by | Sir William Stapleton |
Succeeded by | Christopher Codrington |
Governor of Carolina | |
In office 1703–1709 | |
Monarch | Queen Anne |
Preceded by | James Moore Sr. |
Succeeded by | Edward Tynte |
Personal details | |
Born | Near Kibblesworth, Durham | 7 April 1644
Died | 1 July 1712 Berkeley County, South Carolina | (aged 68)
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Sir Nathaniel Johnson (7 April 1644 – 1 July 1712) was an English soldier, politician and colonial administrator who sat in the House of Commons of England representing the constituency of Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 1680 to 1689. He also served as the governor of the Leeward Islands and the governor of Carolina.