William Burnet
British governor of New York and New Jersey · Politicians · Lived 1688 to 1729 · aged 41
William Burnet was a British civil servant and colonial administrator who served as governor of New York and New Jersey (1720-1728) and Massachusetts and New Hampshire (1728-1729). Born into a position of privilege, Burnet was well-educated, tutored among others by Isaac Newton.
William Burnet is read about 6 times a day, in 5 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 30 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
Something wrong?People around William
Family
Is this everyone?
Only relatives with a profile here are drawn, so a family can be larger than this. A line here can also be wrong.
Correct this familyAlso in Deutsch
Media & music
Awards
About this person
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1688 to 1729 · aged 41