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- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) abstract "Richard Edwards (c. 1715 – Fordwich, Kent, 3 February 1795) naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland.Edwards, a member of the Royal Navy, was appointed governor of Newfoundland for his first term in 1757. His main concern was defense of the colony as Britain and France were at war. Edwards was re-appointed governor for a second term in 1779 and was again concerned with the colony's defenses – only this time against American privateers. Edwards ordered the construction of Fort Townshend (see Lord Townshend) and the Quidi Vidi batteries including those at Petty Harbour.Service history: 1740 made a lieutenant 1753 made captain 1757 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland (first term) 1779 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland (first term) 1780 formed the Newfoundland Volunteers under the command of Robert Pringle 1787 promoted vice-admiral 1794 promoted admiral".
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) deathDate "1795".
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- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) after James_Webb_(Royal_Navy_officer).
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) after John_Campbell_(Royal_Navy_officer).
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) before John_Montagu_(Royal_Navy_officer).
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) before Richard_Dorrill.
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) dateOfDeath "1795".
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) name "Edwards, Richard".
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) shortDescription "Royal Navy admiral".
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) title List_of_lieutenant_governors_of_Newfoundland_and_Labrador.
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) years "First term 1757–1759".
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) years "Second term 1779–1781".
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) description "Royal Navy admiral".
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- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) comment "Richard Edwards (c. 1715 – Fordwich, Kent, 3 February 1795) naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland.Edwards, a member of the Royal Navy, was appointed governor of Newfoundland for his first term in 1757. His main concern was defense of the colony as Britain and France were at war. Edwards was re-appointed governor for a second term in 1779 and was again concerned with the colony's defenses – only this time against American privateers.".
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- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) givenName "Richard".
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) name "Richard Edwards".
- Richard_Edwards_(c._1715–1795) surname "Edwards".