James Wright | |
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Governor of Georgia | |
In office 1760–1776 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | Henry Ellis |
Succeeded by | Archibald Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 May 1716 London, England |
Died | 20 November 1785 (aged 69) London, England |
Spouse | Sarah Maidman (died 1774) |
Children | 9 |
Relatives | Robert Wright (father) Sir Robert Wright (grandfather) |
Profession | Lawyer, jurist, colonial administrator |
James Wright (8 May 1716 – 20 November 1785) was an English jurist and colonial administrator who served as the last Royal governor of Georgia from 1760 till July 1782, with a brief exception in 1777 when the state was under rebel control.