sir george carteret

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Definition of sir george carteret in English English dictionary

born 1610, probably Jersey, Channel Islands, Eng. died January 1680, New Jersey British politician and colonial proprietor. His naval exploits and service as lieutenant governor of the Channel Island of Jersey won him a knighthood (1644) and baronetcy (1645). After the 1660 Restoration he became a powerful administrator and legislator. In 1663 he became one of eight original proprietors granted the area of Carolina; in 1664 he received half of New Jersey, named for his birthplace. The other owner sold out to the Quakers in 1674. With the Quakers, Carteret agreed to divide the colony. After Carteret's death, his heirs sold the remaining portion to the Quakers

Hyphenation

sir George Car·ter·et

Turkish pronunciation

sır côrc kärtırît

Pronunciation

/ˈsər ˈʤôrʤ ˈkärtərət/ /ˈsɜr ˈʤɔːrʤ ˈkɑːrtɜrɪt/