Hugh Bonfoy

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Hugh Bonfoy (c.17201762) was a naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland.

Bonfoy entered the Royal Navy in 1739, and made governor of Newfoundland in 1753. The common perception on the island was the uncertainty about the loyalty of Irish Roman Catholics in Newfoundland. Bonfoy did not allow Irish Catholics to worship stating that:

"Liberty of Conscience is allowed to all Persons except Papists."

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Political offices
Preceded by
Francis William Drake
Governor of Newfoundland
17531754
Succeeded by
Richard Dorrill
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