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James Wright (1716–1785) was the last British colonial governor of Georgia, serving from 1760 until 1776. He played a key role in the colony’s administration, promoting economic development, trade, and settlement expansion. Wright was a loyalist during the American Revolutionary War and worked to maintain British control over Georgia, facing growing opposition from revolutionary forces. He was eventually forced to flee to Britain in 1776 after the revolutionaries gained power. Wright is remembered for his efforts to strengthen the colony’s economy and governance and for his loyalty to the British crown during a turbulent period in American history.
