Lord Dunmore, the last royal governor of Virginia, established the first official British colony in what is now the state of Kentucky during the 18th century. He is also known for issuing Dunmore's Proclamation in 1775, which offered freedom to enslaved people who joined the British forces during the American Revolutionary War. This proclamation aimed to undermine the American rebellion by encouraging enslaved individuals to fight for the British. Additionally, he played a significant role in the conflict between colonial militias and Native American tribes in the region.
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