About Gabriel Johnston
Lived 1699 – 1752 (aged 52–53). Gabriel Johnston was a British colonial administrator.
Gabriel Johnston (1699 – 17 July 1752) was a British colonial official who served as the sixth provincial governor of North Carolina from 1734 until his death in 1752. He was the longest serving governor, holding the office for 18 years.
Early life and career Johnston was born in Scotland in 1699. He was a physician, political writer, and professor of Oriental languages at the University of St. Andrews.
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Who was Gabriel Johnston?
governor of North Carolina from 1734 to 1752
When was Gabriel Johnston born?
Gabriel Johnston was born in 1699 in Kingdom of Scotland.
When did Gabriel Johnston die?
Gabriel Johnston died in 1752 in Bertie County.
What was Gabriel Johnston's occupation?
Gabriel Johnston was a colonial administrator.
What nationality was Gabriel Johnston?
Gabriel Johnston was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gabriel Johnston. https://biography.guide/gabriel-johnston/
MLA: "Gabriel Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gabriel-johnston/.
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