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Arthur Dobbs (
2 April 1689-
March 28 1765) was a wealthy landowner in North Carolina and served as colonial governor from
1754 to
1765.
A native of Ayrshire, Scotland, Dobbs grew up in Ireland. When a member of the Irish Parliament, he purchased 400,000 acres (1,600 km²) in North Carolina in 1745. He encouraged settlement in the colony, especially by Irishmen. Following the death of North Carolina governor
Gabriel Johnston, Dobbs was confirmed to succeed him on January 25, 1753. However, he didn't arrive to assume his duties until October of the following year.
Dobbs served as North Carolina's governor for ten years, retiring in 1764. He planned to return to Ireland, but died on March 27, 1765, just two weeks before he was to depart. He was buried at
St. Philip's Church in
Brunswick Town, North Carolina.
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