Robert Gibbes was a prominent English Landgrave and one of the first settlers of Charles Town in 1670 and played a significant role in the early governance of South Carolina. He held multiple key positions in the colonial administration, including lieutenant colonel in the South Carolina militia, member of the first Commons House of Assembly, Proprietor’s Deputy, member of the Grand Council, Chief Justice of South Carolina, and Acting Governor of the entire Carolina Province.
- Position held
- colonial governor of South Carolina
- Born
- January 9, 1644
- Died
- June 24, 1715
