John Archdale

John Archdale
12th Governor of South Carolina
In office
August 1695 – 29 October 1696
MonarchWilliam III
Preceded byJoseph Blake
Succeeded byJoseph Blake
Personal details
Born1642 (1642)
England
Died1717 (aged 74–75)
England
OccupationColonial administrator
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John Archdale (5 March 1642 – 4 July 1717) served as British colonial Governor of North Carolina and Governor of South Carolina in 1695 and 1696. He may have also been appointed to serve circa 1683–1686. Archdale was appointed to the position by the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.[1]