Richard Edwards (ca. 1715 – Fordwich, Kent, 3 February 1795) naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland.
Edwards a member of the Royal Navy was appointed governor of Newfoundland for his first term in 1757. His main concern was defense of the colony as Britain and France were at war. Edwards was re-appointed governor for a second term in 1779 and was again concerned with the colony's defenses only this time against American privateers. Edwards ordered the construction of Fort Townshend (See Lord Townshend) and the Quidi Vidi batteries including those at Petty Harbour.
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Richard Edwards married Julia Pike of Carbonear, Newfoundland, by whom he had two daughters.
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| Preceded by Richard Dorrill |
Governor of Newfoundland First term 1757–1759 |
Succeeded by James Webb |
| Preceded by John Montagu |
Governor of Newfoundland Second term 1779–1781 |
Succeeded by John Campbell |
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