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Robert Carter I

American politician (1663-1732)

  • Fame48.9
  • Momentum6.5
  • Wikipedia2.3K
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Lived 1663–1732, aged 69United States
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  • Era
    1663–1732
    Aged 69
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Updated 2026-07-20

Robert Carter I was an American planter, merchant, and colonial administrator who served as the acting governor of Virginia from 1726 to 1727. An agent for the Northern Neck Proprietary, Carter emerged as the wealthiest settler in the British colony of Virginia and received the sobriquet "King Carter" from his contemporaries connoting his autocratic approach and political influence. He also served as speaker of the House of Burgesses and president of the Virginia Governor's Council.

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48.9
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Momentum6.5
Historical5.7
Now attention30.6
Source confidence35.0
Completeness70.0
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