Example sentences of "serve as governor " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was a founder-member of the Russia Company in 1555 , and remained active in its affairs , serving as governor eight times between 1567 and 1587 . |
| 2 | A keen supporter of colonial projects , Erle served as governor of the Dorchester New England Company . |
| 3 | A strong Chamorro nationalist , Bordallo served as governor in 1975-79 and in 1983-87 and was the major force behind the Guam Commonwealth Bill which proposed to upgrade Guam 's status from an unincorporated US territory and give the island greater autonomy [ see also below ] . |
| 4 | Sir Robert had served as Governor of the Indian province of Rajputanah for years , and was a fountain of information on Asian affairs . |
| 5 | Bradstreet again served as governor until May of 1692 when the governor appointed under the new royal charter arrived . |
| 6 | In Bangkok , where he had served as governor , Chamlong was deeply respected because of what the Financial Times of May 8 described as " his uncompromising piety and idealism " . |