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Henry Ellis (governor)
Henry Ellis | |
|---|---|
| 6th colonial governor of Georgia | |
| In office May 17, 1758 – November 1760 | |
| Lieutenant | Jonathan Belcher |
| Preceded by | John Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | James Wright |
| Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| In office 1760–1763 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Lawrence |
| Succeeded by | Montague Wilmot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1721 County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Died | January 21, 1806 (aged 84) Naples, Italy |
| Profession | Explorer, author, and governor |
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Henry Ellis (August 29, 1721 – January 21, 1806) was an Irish explorer, author and slave trader who served as the governor of the colonies of Georgia and Nova Scotia.
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