Richard Edwards (Royal Navy officer, died 1795)
Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator (1715–1795) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with the earlier Royal Navy officer and Newfoundland Governor Richard Edwards (died 1773).
Admiral Richard Edwards (c. 1715 – 3 February 1795) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who twice served as the governor of Newfoundland from 1757 to 1759 and 1779 to 1781. He also served as Commander-in-Chief, The Nore from 1788 to 1792.
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Richard Edwards | |
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Born | c. 1715 (1715) |
Died | February 3, 1795(1795-02-03) (aged 79–80) Fordwich, Kent |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Nore Command |
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