Robert Treat | |
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Governor of Connecticut | |
In office 1683–1687 | |
Preceded by | William Leete |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
In office 1689–1698 | |
Preceded by | Position re-established |
Succeeded by | Fitz-John Winthrop |
Personal details | |
Born | Pitminster, Somerset | February 23, 1622
Died | July 12, 1710 Milford, Connecticut | (aged 88)
Spouse | Jane Tapp Treat |
Occupation | Politician, military officer, colonial administrator |
Robert Treat (February 23, 1622 – July 12, 1710) was an English-born politician, military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Connecticut from 1683 to 1687 and 1689 to 1698. In 1666, he co-founded the colonial settlement of Newark, New Jersey.