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Edward Hyde

First Governor of North-Carolina

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Edward Hyde was a British colonial administrator who served as the first governor of North Carolina from 24 January until 8 September in 1712, when he died in office. He governed during a time of tremendous turmoil, including an internal revolt known as Cary's Rebellion and an American Indian conflict called the Tuscarora War.

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Born
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Place of birth
Hyde wd
Died
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Place of death
Bertie County wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Great Britain wd
Occupation
official wd
Education
University of Oxford wd
Spouse
Catherine Rigby wd

Positions held wd

  • colonial governor of North Carolina (24 January 1712 – 8 September 1712)

Questions

When was Edward Hyde born?
Edward Hyde was born on 1667 in Hyde.
What positions has Edward Hyde held?
Positions held by Edward Hyde include: colonial governor of North Carolina (1712–1712).
Where did Edward Hyde study?
Edward Hyde was educated at University of Oxford.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Edward Hyde · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q5343575 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Edward Hyde NC Governor.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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"Edward Hyde". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/edward-hyde. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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