Matthew Rowan (died 1769) was the acting colonial governor of North Carolina in 1753 and 1754, following the death of governor Nathaniel Rice. In 1753, the area that had previously been the northern part of Anson County was formed into Rowan County, named in his honour.
Preceded by Nathaniel Rice (acting) |
Governor of the Royal Colony of North Carolina 1753 – 1754 |
Succeeded by Arthur Dobbs |
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Name | Rowan, Matthew |
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Short description | American politician |
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Date of death | 1769 |
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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 6:21.
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“My advice to any diplomat who wants to have a good press is to have two or three kids and a dog.”
—Carl Rowan (b. 1925)