About George Wells
Lived 1743 – 1780 (aged 36–37). George Wells was an American politician.
George Wells (died February 16, 1780) was acting Governor of Georgia for a short spell in February 1780, before being killed in a duel with James Jackson.
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Who was George Wells?
American politician
When was George Wells born?
George Wells was born in 1743.
When did George Wells die?
George Wells died on 16 February 1780 in Augusta.
What was George Wells's occupation?
George Wells was a politician.
What nationality was George Wells?
George Wells was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Wells (Georgia politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Wells. https://biography.guide/george-wells-politician/
MLA: "George Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-wells-politician/.
Chicago: "George Wells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-wells-politician/.
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