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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.

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Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1688 to 1729 · aged 41