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Nicholas Cooke (February 3, 1717 – September 14, 1782) was a governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations during the American Revolutionary War, and after Rhode Island became a state, he continued in this position to become the first Governor of the State of Rhode Island. Born in the maritime town of Providence, he early in life followed the sea, eventually becoming a Captain of ships. Wikipedia
- Born: February 3, 1717, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Died: September 14, 1782, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Spouse: Hannah Sabin
- Children: Nicholas Francis Cooke, Hannah Cushing
- Parents: Daniel Cooke, Mary Cook
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