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William Tryon | |
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 Alleged portrait of William Tryon (1767) | |
| Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office 27 October 1764 – 30 June 1771 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Arthur Dobbs |
| Succeeded by | James Hasell (acting) |
| Governor of New York | |
| In office 1771–1777 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Cadwallader Colden (acting) |
| Succeeded by | James Robertson (in British-controlled areas) George Clinton (in Patriot-controlled areas) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1729 Norbury Park, Surrey |
| Died | 27 January 1788 (aged 58) London, England |
| Resting place | St Mary's Church, Twickenham |
| Spouse | Margaret Wake |
| Children | 2 |
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| Military service | |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1751–1788 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands | |
| Battles/wars | |
Lieutenant-General William Tryon (8 June 1729 – 27 January 1788) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as governor of North Carolina from 1764 to 1771 and the governor of New York from 1771 to 1777. He also served during the Seven Years' War, the Regulator Movement, and the American War of Independence.