John Parr (colonial governor)
John Parr | |
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John Parr | |
| Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| In office 1783–1791 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Francis Legge |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Fanning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1725 |
| Died | 25 November 1791 (aged 65) |
| Resting place | Nova Scotia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1730s–1776 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 20th Foot Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years' War |
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John Parr (20 December 1725, Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland – 25 November 1791, Halifax, Nova Scotia) was a British military officer and governor of Nova Scotia. He was the last Governor of the Colony of Nova Scotia, and first Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia. He is buried in the crypt of St. Paul's Church.