Richard Edwards (Royal Navy officer, died 1773)
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Not to be confused with the later Royal Navy admiral and Governor of Newfoundland Richard Edwards (c.1715–1795).
Richard Edwards (died 16 June 1773) was an officer of the Royal Navy who served for a brief time as Commodore Governor of Newfoundland.
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Died | 16 June 1773 England |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
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