John Montagu (governor)

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John Montagu (1719–1795) naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland. He was born in Lackham, England and died in Fareham, Hampshire, England.

Montagu began his naval career in the Royal Naval Academy. He was appointed Governor and commander-in-chief of Newfoundland in 1776. Montagu captured St. Pierre and Miquelon for the British and defended Newfoundland from both French and American privateers. By his swift actions he had prevented the French from capturing Carbonear and Harbour Grace.

Service history:

• 1733 trained at Royal Naval Academy at Portsmouth,
• 1740 promoted lieutenant and served on the Buckingham,
• 1744 present at the Battle off Toulon,
• 1757 present at the execution of Admiral John Byng,
• 1770 promoted to Rear-Admiral,
• 1771 — 1774 commander-in-chief of the North American station,
• 1776 promoted Vice-Admiral,
• 1776 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland,
• 1782 promoted Admiral of the Blue,
• 1783 — 1786 commander-in-chief of Portsmouth
• 1787 promoted Admiral of the White

[edit] See also

• Governors of Newfoundland
• List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador

[edit] External link

• Biography at Government House The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador

Political offices
Preceded by Robert Duff	Commodore Governor of Newfoundland 1776-1778	Succeeded by Richard Edwards