Henry Medley

Henry Medley

Henry Medley (? – August 5, 1747) naval officer and Commodore Governor of Newfoundland, died on board the "Russell" at Vado.

Medley entered the Royal Navy in 1703 and was appointed Governor of Newfoundland in 1739 and served for two seasons.

Service history::* 1703 entered the Royal Navy:* 1739 appointed Governor of Newfoundland,:* 1744 promoted Rear-admiral of the White,:* 1745 promoted to Vice-admiral and Commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean.:* 1747 promoted to Vice-admiral of the Red.

See also

* Governors of Newfoundland
* List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador

External links

* [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/govhouse/governors/g07.html Biography at Government House "The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador"]

:Note: Some sources indicate that the governor in 1740 was Lord George Graham. There is no evidence to support this appointment.


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