About Luke Stokes
Luke Stokes was a British colonial administrator.
Luke Stokes (or Stoakes) was an English colonialist who was twice governor of Nevis before relocating with his family and 1,600 other settlers to the Port Morant area of Jamaica following the English conquest of Jamaica.
Stokes was Governor of Nevis following the death of Thomas Littleton in 1634. However he was replaced in 1635 by Thomas Sparrow. He was governor once again in 1649. He remained in this position until he led the group of settlers to Port Morant in 1656. This constituted the first major settlement by English colonialists.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Luke Stokes?
English colonialist
What was Luke Stokes's occupation?
Luke Stokes was a colonial administrator.
What nationality was Luke Stokes?
Luke Stokes was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luke Stokes. https://biography.guide/luke-stokes/
MLA: "Luke Stokes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luke-stokes/.
Chicago: "Luke Stokes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/luke-stokes/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC