Henry Osborn (Royal Navy officer)


Henry Osborn
Portrait by Claude Arnulphy
Born1694
Died(1771-02-04)4 February 1771
London, England
AllegianceGreat Britain
BranchRoyal Navy
Service years1710–1771
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Weazle
HMS Squirrel
Newfoundland station
HMS Portland
HMS Salisbury
HMS Prince of Orange
HMS Chichester
HMS Princess Caroline
Nore Command
Leeward Islands Station
Portsmouth Command
Mediterranean Fleet
Conflicts

Admiral Henry Osborn (1694 – 4 February 1771) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who served as Commodore-Governor of Newfoundland. He was a younger son of Sir John Osborn, 2nd Baronet.