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Governors of Bombay and Madras Presidencies, who were appointed by the British Crown, were the most important officials after the Viceroy. [5] Bombay Castle was the official residence of the governor of Bombay until the 1770s, when it was moved to Parel; a century later, in 1883, it was moved to Malabar Hill. [6] [7]
Lists of governors of colonial America cover the governors of Thirteen Colonies of Britain in North America that declared independence in 1776, as well as governors of the Spanish provinces of New Spain and the French provinces of New France that later were absorbed into the United States.
John Burniston was the Deputy Governor of Bombay [1] from 1690 to 1704. He left a widow named Carolina. One of their daughters was Sarah, wife of William Pownall and mother of Thomas Pownall , governor of Massachusetts Bay and South Carolina.
Governors of the Windward Islands (24 P) Pages in category "British colonial governors and administrators in the Americas" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total.
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Charles Harwood, Governor (1941–1945) Water Island is purchased by the U.S (19 Jun 1944). William H. Hastie, Governor (17 May 1946–30 Nov 1949) Morris Fidanque de Castro, cting Governor (30 Nov 1949–24 Mar 1950), Governor (24 Mar 1950 – 9 April 1954) Archibald "Archie" A. Alexander, Governor (9 Apr 1954–31 Aug 1955)
For the next three years, Madras remained under French Governors, until 1749, when Madras was handed to the British as per the Treaty of Aix-la-Chappele. The illustrious Mahe de la Bordannais served as acting Governor for a few months until the appointment of Governor Jean-Jacques Duval d'Eprémesnil, who served until 1749 when Madras reverted ...
This is a list of territorial governors in the 21st century (2001–present) AD, such as the administrators of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.