Philip Carteret (colonial governor)
Philip Carteret | |
|---|---|
| 1ºProprietary Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office 1665 – July 1673 | |
| Deputy | John Berry |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Colve (New Netherland) |
| 1ºGovernor of East New Jersey | |
| In office November 1674 – February 1682 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Colve (New Netherland) |
| Succeeded by | Robert Barclay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1639 Manoir de la Hougue, Jersey |
| Died | December 1682 (aged 42–43) Elizabethtown, New Jersey |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Smith |
| Profession | Governor |
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Philip Carteret; French: Philippe de Carteret; (1639–1682) was the first Governor of New Jersey as an English proprietary colony, from 1665 to 1673 and governor of East New Jersey from 1674 to 1682.