Nathaniel Higginson

Nathaniel Higginson (11 October 1652 – 31 October 1708) was an English politician and a scion of the Higginson family of Salem, Massachusetts who served as the first Mayor of Madras, and later as the President of the colony from 3 October 1692 to 7 July 1698.

Read more about Nathaniel Higginson:  Early Life, First Mayor of Madras, Tenure As President of Madras, Later Life

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