Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet
John Wentworth | |
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Wentworth by Robert Field, (Government House (Nova Scotia)) | |
| Governor of the Province of New Hampshire | |
| In office 1767–1775 | |
| Preceded by | Benning Wentworth |
| Succeeded by | Meshech Weare (as Governor of New Hampshire) |
| Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia | |
| In office 1792–1808 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | John Parr |
| Succeeded by | Sir George Prévost |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 August 1737 |
| Died | 8 April 1820 (aged 82) |
| Spouse | Frances Atkinson |
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Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet (9 August 1737 – 8 April 1820) was the British colonial governor of New Hampshire at the time of the American Revolution. He was later also Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia. He is buried in the crypt of St. Paul's Church in Halifax.