# Thomas Pollock

_Acting governor of North Carolina (1654-1722)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Thomas Pollock (1654–1722) was a Scottish planter and lawyer who served as the acting governor of North Carolina from 1712 to 1714 and 1722.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 May 1654 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65963783#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Glasgow ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65963783#P19))
- **Died:** 30 August 1722 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65963783#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bertie County ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65963783#P20))
- **Spouse:** Martha Cullen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65963783#P26))
- **Positions held:** colonial governor of North Carolina ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65963783#P39))

## Questions

**When was Thomas Pollock born?**  
Thomas Pollock was born on 6 May 1654 in Glasgow.

**What positions has Thomas Pollock held?**  
Positions held by Thomas Pollock include: colonial governor of North Carolina.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Thomas Pollock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Pollock_(governor)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q65963783](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65963783) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"Thomas Pollock". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/thomas-pollock. Retrieved 5 November 2026.