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Sir William Berkeley
Oxford-educated, Sir William Berkeley (1605-1677) was governor of Virginia from 1641 to 1652 and from 1660 to 1677, holding office longer than any other governor of Virginia, colonial or modern. Under his leadership, Virginia changed from a colonial outpost to ...
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Sir William Berkeley
(1606-1677)
Brother of John Berkeley
Governor of Virginia
Loyal to Charles II
Hung Bacon's Supporters
Opposed Schools and Printing
Marker can be reached from Richland Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
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