Thomas Smythe | |
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| Born | c. 1558 |
| Died | 4 September 1625 (aged 66–67) Sutton-at-Hone, Kent, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Merchant, politician, colonial administrator |
| Known for | Governor of the East India Company |
| Spouse | Sarah Blount |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Thomas "Customer" Smythe and Alice Judde |
Sir Thomas Smythe (or Smith, c. 1558 – 4 September 1625)[1] was an English merchant, politician and colonial administrator. He was the first governor of the East India Company and treasurer of the Virginia Company from 1609 to 1620 until enveloped by scandal.
- ^ "Sir Thomas Smythe". Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition. 9 April 2024.