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George Burrington

Governor of North-Carolina (in office from 1724 to 1725 and 1731 to 1734)

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George Burrington was a British colonial official who served as the third and fifth governor of North Carolina from 1724 to 1725 and 1731 to 1734. He is noted for opening the lower Cape Fear region to settlement. From the outset of his administration, he encountered opposition to his authority. In 1733 he noted that African slave ships did not bring their trade to his colony.

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Born
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Place of birth
Devon wd
Died
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Place of death
St James's Park wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain wd
Occupation
official wd

Positions held wd

  • colonial governor of North Carolina (25 February 1731 – 17 April 1734)
  • colonial governor of North Carolina (15 January 1724 – 17 July 1725)

Questions

When was George Burrington born?
George Burrington was born on 1682 in Devon.
What positions has George Burrington held?
Positions held by George Burrington include: colonial governor of North Carolina (1731–1734); colonial governor of North Carolina (1724–1725).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): George Burrington · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q5537461 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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