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Thomas Handasyd
Governor of Jamaica
In office
1702–1711
Government offices
Preceded by
Peter Beckford
(acting)
Governor of Jamaica
1702–1711
Succeeded by
Military offices
Preceded by Colonel, 22nd Foot
1702–1712
Succeeded by