Ambrose Harmer
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Ambrose Harmer was a Virginia landowner and politician
. An opponent of Governor Sir John Harvey
, he served on the Council 1639–41 under his successor, Sir Francis Wyatt
. He served in the House of Burgesses
1645–46, and was Speaker in the 1646 session.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. An opponent of Governor Sir John Harvey
John Harvey (Virginia)
Sir John Harvey was a Crown Governor of Virginia. He was elected to the position on 26 March 1628. In 1635 he was suspended and impeached by the House of Burgesses , and he returned to England. He was restored to his post by the King in 1636 and returned to Virginia the following year...
, he served on the Council 1639–41 under his successor, Sir Francis Wyatt
Francis Wyatt
Sir Francis Wyatt was the first English royal governor of Virginia. He sailed for America on August 1, 1621 on board the George. He became governor shortly after his arrival in October, taking with him the first written constitution for an English colony...
. He served in the House of Burgesses
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first assembly of elected representatives of English colonists in North America. The House was established by the Virginia Company, who created the body as part of an effort to encourage English craftsmen to settle in North America...
1645–46, and was Speaker in the 1646 session.