William Cosby
Deceased Person
1690 – 1736
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Who was William Cosby?
William Cosby served as the British royal governor of New York from 1732 to 1736.
During his short term as governor, Cosby was portrayed as one of the most oppressive royal placeholders in British Colonial America. In 1735, Cosby accused publisher John Peter Zenger of sedition and libel for publishing unflattering reports about Cosby. In spite of Cosby's efforts, Zenger was acquitted of all charges and the case helped to establish the concept of freedom of the press.
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- Born
- 1690
Stradbally Hall - Lived in
- County Laois
- Died
- Mar 10, 1736
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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