James Wright
When Georgia became a royal colony, the first royal governor was John Reynolds, who answered to the British government. He proved to be ineffective as governor and was replaced by Henry Ellis.
(royal governor)
There was a Royal Governor appointed to each colony.
Robert Dinwiddie
James Wright
James Wright was the third Royal Governor of Georgia, appointed by King George II.
James Wright
James Wright
Henry EllisJames WrightJohn ReynoldsThe first Royal Governor of Georgia was General James Oglethorpe from 1733-1743. The last Royal Governor was Lieutenant Colonel James Wright from 1779-1782.
James Wright became Governor of Georgia in 1760. The officeholder in question (1716 - 1785) served until 1776 as the third and last royal governor.
Sir James Wright (born 8th of May, died 20th of November 1785) was the last British Royal Governor of Georgia from 1761 to 1782. See the link below for more information.
John Reynolds, Henry Ellis and James Wright
he appointed a "Royal Governor"
James Wright, as the last royal governor of Georgia, accomplished several notable things during his tenure. He played a crucial role in promoting the colony's economic growth, particularly through the expansion of agriculture and trade. Wright also fostered relations with Native American tribes, which helped maintain peace and stability in the region. Additionally, he worked on improving infrastructure, including roads and ports, which facilitated commerce and transportation.
John Reynolds, Henry Ellis and James Wright
The last royal governor of Georgia was Sir James Wright, who served from 1760 until the American Revolution in 1776. His tenure was marked by efforts to promote economic development and defend the colony against external threats. Wright's administration faced increasing tensions with colonists, leading to his eventual departure as Georgia moved toward independence. After the revolution, Georgia transitioned to a state government, ending the era of royal governance.