James Glen

James Glen
25th Governor of South Carolina
In office
December 17, 1743 – June 1, 1756
MonarchGeorge II
Preceded byWilliam Bull
Succeeded byWilliam Henry Lyttelton
Personal details
Born1701
Linlithgow, Scotland
Died(1777-07-18)July 18, 1777
London, England

James Glen (1701 – July 18, 1777) was a Scottish politician in the Province of South Carolina. He was appointed Royal Governor of South Carolina in 1738 but did not arrive in the province until December 17, 1743. He served as governor until June 1, 1756, and was succeeded by William Henry Lyttelton. On June 21, 1761, Glen returned to Europe and died in London. He is buried in St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow, Scotland.