Episode 2 of 2
Charter Revocation
- When
- 24 May 1624
- Where
- Virginia Colony
King James I dissolved the Virginia Company on 24 May 1624, converting Virginia into a royal colony.
The dissolution ended the company's proprietary control. The colony was transferred to royal authority, becoming a crown colony. This legal change marked the end of the company's failed operations and the start of direct royal governance.
Sources
- Virginia Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
- Colony of Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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