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Alexander Spotswood
British soldier, explorer, and colonial administrator (1676–1740)
Alexander Spotswood was born in 1676 in Tangier, Morocco and died on June 7, 1740.
Born
in 1676
Died: June 7, 1740
Source:
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Spotswood, Alexander (1676-1740), lieutenant governor of Virginia and industrial entrepreneur
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- Birthplace
- Tangier, Morocco
- Professions
- politician, lieutenant governor
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
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- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Spotswood, Alexander (1676-1740), lieutenant governor of Virginia and industrial entrepreneur
- Integrated Authority File
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
- Faceted Application of Subject Terminology
- Genealogics
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Alexander Spotswood born?
Alexander Spotswood was born in Tangier, Morocco.
When did Alexander Spotswood die?
Alexander Spotswood died on June 7, 1740.