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Carter, Robert ‘King’ (1663–1732)| American colonial official and landowner. A large landowner himself, he became the agent for the wealthy Fairfax family in 1702 and used his position to become one of the wealthiest men in the colonies. |
| He was born in Lancaster County, Virginia, and served in the Virginia Assembly 1691–92, and 1695–99, and the Council 1699–1732. His political and economic position earned him the title of ‘King Carter’ or ‘King Robin’. |
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