Erasmus Gower
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Sir Erasmus Gower (December 3, 1742 – June 21, 1814) naval officer and colonial governor born Cilgerran, Wales and died Hambledon, Hampshire, England.
Gower joined the Royal Navy in 1755 and served under Byron's command on the Dolphin from 1764 to 1766. He was promoted to lieutenant and later served in the Falkland Islands, Newfoundland, the East and West Indies. Gower was knighted in 1792, commanded HMS Lion in Earl Macartney's embassy to China 1792-4 [1] and was promoted rear-admiral of the white in February 1799. In 1804 he was promoted to vice-admiral of the white and appointed governor of Newfoundland.
Gower Street in St. John's is named in his honour.
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- Biography at Government House The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
- See researcher web page A comprehensive biography is nearing completion.
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| Preceded by James Gambier |
Commodore Governor of Newfoundland 1804-1806 |
Succeeded by John Holloway |
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