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William Bull II
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| 24th Governor of South Carolina (Acting) | |
| In office 5 April 1760 – 22 December 1761 |
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| Monarch | George II George III |
| Preceded by | Thomas Pownall |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Boone (governor) |
| In office 14 May 1764 – 12 June 1766 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Thomas Boone (governor) |
| Succeeded by | Lord Charles Greville Montagu |
| In office May 1768 – 30 October 1768 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Lord Charles Greville Montagu |
| Succeeded by | Lord Charles Greville Montagu |
| In office 31 July 1769 – 15 September 1771 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Lord Charles Greville Montagu |
| Succeeded by | Lord Charles Greville Montagu |
| In office 6 March 1773 – 18 June 1775 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Lord Charles Greville Montagu |
| Succeeded by | Lord William Campbell |
| 3rd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office March 21, 1755 – March 26, 1776 |
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| Governor | James Glen William Lyttelton |
| Preceded by | William Bull I |
| Succeeded by | Henry Laurens (as Vice President of South Carolina |
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| Born | September 24, 1710 Charleston County, South Carolina, US |
| Died | July 4, 1791 (aged 80) London, England, UK |
William Bull II (born September 24, 1710 – died July 4, 1791) was an important person in the early history of South Carolina. He owned land and served for many years as the lieutenant governor of the province of South Carolina. This meant he was the second-in-command to the main governor. He even stepped in as the acting governor five different times!
William Bull II was a Loyalist. This means he supported the British King and government during the American Revolutionary War. When the war ended in 1782, and British troops left, he also left the colony. He moved to London, England, where he later passed away.
Early Life and Education
William Bull II was born in South Carolina in 1710. He was interested in learning and traveled far for his education. In 1732, he started studying at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands.
He worked hard and earned his Medical Doctor degree in 1734. He wrote a special paper, called a thesis, about a type of stomach pain. He was one of the first people from the American colonies to get a university degree in the Netherlands.
Political Career in South Carolina
William Bull II had a long and active career in the government of South Carolina. He served as the lieutenant governor for many years, from 1759 to 1775. This was a very important job, as he helped lead the colony.
He became the acting governor whenever the main governor was away or unable to serve. He did this five times, showing he was trusted and capable. These times were:
- From April 1760 to December 1761
- From May 1764 to June 1766
- In May to October 1768
- From July 1769 to September 1771
- From March 1773 to June 1775
He worked under different British Kings, including King George II and King George III. He helped manage the colony's affairs during a time of big changes, leading up to the American Revolution.
Role During the American Revolution
As the American Revolution began, William Bull II remained loyal to Great Britain. He believed that the colonies should stay part of the British Empire. This put him on a different side from many colonists who wanted independence.
When the war ended and the British left South Carolina, William Bull II also left. He moved to London, England, in 1782. He lived there until his death in 1791.
