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Maine Charter 1639
- When
- 1639
- Where
- England
- Part of
- Massachusetts title transfer
Charles I granted Gorges a 1639 charter for the Province of Maine with increased powers.
A reconfirmed and enhanced 1639 charter from England's King Charles I gave Sir Ferdinando Gorges increased powers over this new province. It stated that the territory "shall forever hereafter, be called and named the PROVINCE OR COUNTIE OF MAINE."
Sources
- Ferdinando Gorges Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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