John Mitford (Royal Navy officer)

John Mitford
Born(1782-01-22)22 January 1782
Mitford, Northumberland
Died24 December 1831(1831-12-24) (aged 49)
St Giles, London
Buried
St. Dunstan's, London
AllegianceGreat Britain
United Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Service years1795–1811
Conflicts
Other workWriter, journalist and editor

John Mitford (22 January 1782 – 24 December 1831) was a British naval officer, poet and journalist who is best remembered for his book The adventures of Johnny Newcome in the navy.

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