Person

John Archdale

British colonial Governor of North Carolina and Governor of South Carolina

b. 1642 CE – d. 1717 CE World The Atlantic Lands

John Archdale (1642–1717) served as British colonial Governor of North Carolina and Governor of South Carolina in 1695 and 1696.

He may have also been appointed to serve circa 1683-1686.

Archdale was appointed to the position by the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

Moran, J. (2017). John Archdale. History Atlas. Retrieved 7 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/john-archdale/

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