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Spencer Phips

Governor of Massachusetts

Died when: 71 years 302 days (861 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Spencer Phips

Spencer Phips (June 6, 1685 – April 4, 1757) was a government official in the Province of Massachusetts Bay.Born Spencer Bennett, he was adopted by Massachusetts Governor Sir William Phips, his uncle by marriage, whose name he legally took.

Phips served for many years in the provincial assembly, and on the governor's council, before receiving an appointment as lieutenant governor in 1732, a post he held until his death.

He was twice formally acting governor.


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