Question

Select all the things that are correct about Francis Nicholson

1. Former pirate turned colonist
2. Designed the fort at Jamestown
3. Royal governor for Virginia for a time
4. Architect/ Designer of the plan for Williamsburg

Answer 1

Answer:

2. Designed the fort at Jamestown  

3. Royal governor for Virginia for a time

Explanation:

Francis Nicholson became the governor of Virginia 2 different times. In 1690, he was a lieutenant governor for a week due to the absenteeism of the governor. In 1698, he again became the governor where his dictatorship and violent temper in leadership caused some friction with other colony leaders.

He was also active in military and leadership roles both in England and the United States. Furthermore, he was a governor for various states such as South Carolina, Maryland, and New Scotia.

Answer 2

The statements which are correct and true about Francis Nicholson are:

3. Royal governor for Virginia for a time.

4. Architect/Designer of the plan for Williamsburg

Francis Nicholson was born on the 12th of November, 1655 in Downholme, Yorkshire, United Kingdom and he died in London, United Kingdom on the 5th of March, 1728.

Nicholson was a soldier, who served at Tangiers as an aide-de-camp (ADC) to the deputy governor of the premature British colony.

In December 1968, Francis Nicholson became the royal governor for Virginia till 1705; so he served the Virginian people for seven years before returning to England.

Furthermore, Francis Nicholson greatly influenced American architecture, as he was responsible for the planned layout and design of various British colonies and provincial capitals such as:

• Annapolis.

• Maryland.

• Virginia.

• Williamsburg.

In conclusion, Francis Nicholson was an architect/designer of the plan for Williamsburg.

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