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title: Governor James Bowdoin of Massachusetts
author: Robert Feke
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19150/governor-james-bowdoin-of-massachusetts/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-06-26
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# Governor James Bowdoin of Massachusetts

_Authored by Robert Feke_

## Image File

[![Governor James Bowdoin of Massachusetts](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19150.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19150.jpg)

## Image Caption

James Bowdoin II, Patriot leader during the [American Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Revolution/) and Governor of Massachusetts during [Shays' Rebellion](https://www.worldhistory.org/Shays'_Rebellion/) (1786-87). Portrait by Robert Feke, 1748.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Feke, R. (2024, June 26). Governor James Bowdoin of Massachusetts. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19150/governor-james-bowdoin-of-massachusetts/>
### Chicago
Feke, Robert. "Governor James Bowdoin of Massachusetts." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 26, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19150/governor-james-bowdoin-of-massachusetts/>.
### MLA
Feke, Robert. "Governor James Bowdoin of Massachusetts." *World History Encyclopedia*, 26 Jun 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19150/governor-james-bowdoin-of-massachusetts/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:James_Bowdoin_II_by_Feke_full_length.jpg) by [**Robert Feke**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:James_Bowdoin_II_by_Feke_full_length.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 26 June 2024. 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.