David Kirke
Newfoundland colonial leader
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Sir David Kirke was an English privateer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Newfoundland from 1638 to 1651. He is best known for capturing Québec from the French in 1629 during the Anglo-French War. A favourite of Charles I of England, Kirke's downfall came in 1651 when he was arrested after being accused of withholding taxes collected on behalf of the English government. Kirke was sent back to England, where he reportedly died in prison.
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