Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina

Title:

Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina

Date:

1699

Creator (Personal):

Locke, John

Description:

One of a number of versions, the 1669 Fundamental Constitutions was a theoretical instrument of rule. These documents, attributed to the young philosopher John Locke, provided for a feudal system in the new colony, with colonial nobility carrying hereditary titles such as "cacique" and "landgrave," and the eight proprietors forming the highest level of rule. It was adopted in March 1669 by the eight Lords Proprietor of the Province of Carolina.

Collection Title:

The Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina, 1669

Contributing Institution:

Charleston Library Society

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Locke, John, 1632-1704

Topical Subject:

Constitutions--South Carolina

Geographic Subject:

South Carolina--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, South Carolina--Politics and government, and North Carolina--History--Colonial period

Language:

English

Shelving Locator:

MS 378

Date Digital:

2013-07

Digitization Specifications:

Scanned with Epson Expression 10000 XL, 600 dpi, 24 bit color. Archival images are tiffs.

Copyright Status Statement:

Digital image copyright 2013, Charleston Library Society. All rights reserved. For more information contact Charleston Library Society, Charleston, SC 29401.

Admin ID:

24102