James Robertson (British Army officer)
James Robertson | |
|---|---|
| 40th Governor of New York | |
| In office 1780 – 17 April 1783 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | William Tryon |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Elliot (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1717 |
| Died | 4 March 1788 (aged 70–71) |
| Profession | Military officer, official |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | c. 1739–1788 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Battles/wars | |
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Lieutenant-General James Robertson (1717 – 4 March 1788) was a British Army officer and colonial official who served as the 40th Governor of New York from 1779 to 1783. He was a stage actor in his early adulthood.