William Greene Jr. (August 16, 1731 – November 29, 1809) was the second governor of the state of Rhode Island, serving in this capacity for eight years, five of which were during the American Revolutionary War. From a prominent Rhode Island family, his father, William Greene Sr., had served 11 terms as a colonial governor of Rhode Island. His great-grandfather, John Greene Jr. served for ten years as deputy governor of the colony, and his great-great-grandfather, John Greene Sr. was a founding settler of both Providence and Warwick.
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16 August 1731 Warwick, Rhode Island
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29 November 1809 (aged 78) Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.
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Zodiac | Leo |
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