Richard Edwards (Royal Navy officer, died 1795)
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Richard Edwards
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Admiral Richard Edwards, RN, painted by Nathaniel Dance, 1780
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| Born | c.1715 |
| Died | 3 February 1795 Fordwich, Kent |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
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 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Nore Command |
Admiral Richard Edwards (c. 1715 – 3 February 1795) naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland.
Edwards was promoted to lieutenant in 1740 and to captain in 1753.[1] He was appointed governor of Newfoundland for his first term in 1757.[1] His main concern was defence of the colony as Britain and France were at war.[1] Edwards was re-appointed governor for a second term in 1779 and was again concerned with the colony's defences – only this time against American privateers.[1] In 1780 he formed the Newfoundland Volunteers under the command of Robert Pringle.[1] Edwards ordered the construction of Fort Townshend (see Lord Townshend) and the Quidi Vidi batteries including those at Petty Harbour.[1] Promoted vice-admiral in 1787, he became in Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1788.[1] He was promoted to Admiral of the Blue in 1794.[1]
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| Preceded by | Governor of Newfoundland 1757–1759 |
Succeeded by James Webb |
| Preceded by | Governor of Newfoundland 1779–1781 |
Succeeded by John Campbell |
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| Preceded by | Commander-in-Chief, The Nore 1788–1792 |
Succeeded by William Locker |
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