Nicholas Lawes
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Sir Nicholas Lawes was Governor of Jamaica from 1718 to 1722.
In his capacity as Governor he tried 'Calico' Jack Rackham the pirate in 1720. In 1730 he introduced coffee to Jamaica.
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| Preceded by Peter Heywood |
Governor of Jamaica 1718–1722 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Portland |
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