Gurdon Saltonstall
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Gurdon Saltonstall (27 March 1666 – 20 September 1724) was governor of the Colony of Connecticut from 1708 to 1724. Born into a distinguished family, Saltonstall became an accomplished and eminent Connecticut pastor. A close associate of Governor Fitz-John Winthrop, Saltonstall was appointed the colony's governor after Winthrop's death in 1707, and then reelected to the office annually until his own death.
Quick Facts 25th Governor of Connecticut Colony, Preceded by ...
Gurdon Saltonstall | |
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25th Governor of Connecticut Colony | |
In office 1708–1724 | |
Preceded by | Fitz-John Winthrop |
Succeeded by | Joseph Talcott |
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Born | (1666-03-27)27 March 1666 Haverhill, Massachusetts Bay Colony |
Died | 20 September 1724(1724-09-20) (aged 58) New London, Colony of Connecticut |
Profession | Governor |
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