Arthur Dobbs
Arthur Dobbs | |
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Arthur Dobbs, c. 1753 | |
| Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office November 1, 1754 – October 27, 1764 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Rowan (acting) |
| Succeeded by | William Tryon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1689 Girvan, Ayrshire |
| Died | March 28, 1765 (aged 75) Brunswick Town, North Carolina |
| Resting place | St. Philip's Church, Brunswick Town 34°02′28.6″N 77°56′48.0″W / 34.041278°N 77.946667°W |
| Spouse | Anne Dobbs |
| Children | 4 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1711–1712 |
| Rank | Cornet |
| Unit | Echlin's Dragoons |
Arthur Dobbs (2 April 1689 – 28 March 1765) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of North Carolina from 1754 to 1764.