John Campbell (governor)

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John Campbell (c.1720December 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.

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Preceded by
Richard Edwards
Commodore Governor of Newfoundland
1782-1785
Succeeded by
John Elliott