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title: Governor Joseph Wanton of Rhode Island Colony
author: Unknown
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18155/governor-joseph-wanton-of-rhode-island-colony/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-11-15
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# Governor Joseph Wanton of Rhode Island Colony
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## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18155.jpg)
## Image Caption
Portrait of Joseph Wanton Sr. (1705-1780) colonial governor of Rhode Island during the [American Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Revolution/). By an unknown artist, currently in Providence Rhode Island.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Unknown. (2023, November 15). Governor Joseph Wanton of Rhode Island Colony. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Unknown. "Governor Joseph Wanton of Rhode Island Colony." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 15, 2023. .
### MLA
Unknown. "Governor Joseph Wanton of Rhode Island Colony." *World History Encyclopedia*, 15 Nov 2023, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RI_colonial_Governor_Joseph_Wanton.jpg) by [**Unknown**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RI_colonial_Governor_Joseph_Wanton.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 15 November 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.