Arthur Allen II
Major Arthur Allen | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
| In office 1679 | |
| Preceded by | William Kendall |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Milner |
| Member of the House of Burgesses representing Surry County | |
| In office 1684-1690 Serving with Samuel Swann | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Harrison |
| In office 1680-1682 Serving with Samuel Swann | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Swann Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Harrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca. 1652 |
| Died | 1710 |
| Parent(s) | Arthur Allen Sr., Alice Tucker |
| Profession | merchant, planter, politician |
Arthur Allen II, also known as Major Allen (born ca. 1652, died June 15, 1710) was a Virginia colonial planter, merchant, military officer and controversial politician who twice served as Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses. He supported Governor William Berkeley during Bacon's Rebellion and became a prominent member of the Green Spring faction opposing later royal governors.