Christopher Codrington
Barbadian-born British soldier and colonial governor (1668-1710) · Politicians · Died at 42
Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Codrington was an English Army officer, planter and colonial administrator who served as governor of the Leeward Islands from 1699 to 1704. Born on Barbados into the planter class, he inherited one of the largest sugar plantations in the colony.
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Codrington travelled to Europe during the late-17th century and served in the Nine Years' War and War of the Spanish Succession, taking part in numerous engagements.
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1668 to 1710 · aged 42
