Peter Heywood
Chief Justice of Jamaica
About Peter Heywood
Peter Heywood was Governor of Jamaica from 1716–1718. A plantation owner, he succeeded Lord Archibald Hamilton as governor, and was succeeded by Nicholas Lawes.
From 1716–1717, Thomas Pitt was Governor of Jamaica; however, he resigned the post without having visited the colony.
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Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Heywood (governor)
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