Richard Edwards (Royal Navy officer, died 1773)

Not to be confused with the later Royal Navy admiral and Governor of Newfoundland Richard Edwards (c.1715–1795).

Rear-Admiral

Richard Edwards
Died(1773-06-16)16 June 1773
England
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Branch Royal Navy
RankRear-Admiral
Commands
Conflicts

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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