Plymouth Governor
After Governor Bradford's death in 1657, Prence became the most important person in Plymouth, winning unanimous election to succeed Bradford as governor. He held the post until his own death in 1673. He was described as being fairly friendly in informal situations, but when he presided over the colonial court he was strict and authoritarian. He was described by a contemporary as the "Terrour to evill doers", and he was quick to consider his opposition in any matter as "evill".
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