Alexander Hewat

Historian, Author

1739 – 1824

 Credit »
35

Who was Alexander Hewat?

Dr. Alexander Hewat was the first historian of South Carolina and Georgia, best known for his two volume work “An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia”. He remained loyal to the King during the American Revolution, and as a result his property was seized and he was expelled in 1777.

We need you!

Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!

Born
1739
Roxburgh
Also known as
  • Alexander Hewatt
Nationality
  • Scotland
Profession
Education
  • Kelso High School
Died
Mar 3, 1824
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

Citation

Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Alexander Hewat." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Apr. 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/alexander_hewat>.

Discuss this Alexander Hewat biography with the community:

0 Comments

    Browse Biographies.net