William Shirley
British governor of Massachusetts and then of the Bahamas (1694-1771) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 76
William Shirley was a British colonial administrator who served as the governor of the British American colonies of Massachusetts Bay and the Bahamas.
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Engraved portrait of Jonathan Belcher
William Pepperrell, portrait by John Smibert
Engraving depicting the siege of Louisbourg
Admiral Charles Knowles
Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo, late 1740s portrait by Robert Feke
Shirley's patron, the Duke of Newcastle; c. 1730s portrait by Charles Jervas
19th century depiction of the wounding of General Edward Braddock at the Battle of the MonongahelaAbout this person
He is best known for his role in organizing the successful capture of Louisbourg during King George's War, and for his role in managing military affairs during the French and Indian War. He spent most of his years in the colonial administration of British North America working to defeat New France, but his lack of formal military training led to political difficulties and his eventual downfall.
