John Campbell (governor)

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John Campbell (c.1720 – December 16, 1790) naval officer and colonial governor born Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland and died London, England.

Campbell joined the Royal Navy at an early age and sailed around the world in 1740 on the Centurion. He became Governor and Commander-in-Chief in Newfoundland in 1782. As a result of Campbell's proclamation of religious freedom for all inhabitants of Newfoundland, James Louis O'Donel authorized the construction of a chapel.

Service history:

1740 sailed around the world on the Centurion
1745 made a lieutenant,
1778 made captain,
1779 promoted Vice-Admiral,
1782 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland,

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Biography at Government House The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador

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