Henry Medley

Henry Medley (? – August 5, 1747) naval officer and Commodore Governor of Newfoundland, died on board the Russell at Vado.

Medley entered the Royal Navy in 1703 and was appointed Governor of Newfoundland in 1739 and served for two seasons.

Service history:

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Political offices
Preceded by Philip VanBrugh	Commodore Governor of Newfoundland 1739 — 1740	Succeeded by Thomas Smith

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Governors of Newfoundland

Lieutenant Governors (1949-present)
Walsh • Outerbridge • Macpherson • O'Dea • Harnum • Winter • Paddon • McGrath • Russell • House • Roberts • Crosbie

Commission Governors (1934-1949)
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MacGregor • Williams • Davidson • Harris • Allardyce • Middleton • Anderson

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Darling • Bannerman • Musgrave • Hill • Glover • Maxse • Glover • Des Vœux • Blake • O'Brien • Murray • McCallum • Boyle • MacGregor

Civil Governors (1825-1855)
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Proprietary Governors (1610-1728)
Guy • Mason • Hayman • Whitbourne • Tanfield • Wynne • Aston • Calvert • Baltimore • Hill • Kirke • Treworgie

Note: Some sources indicate that the governor in 1740 was Lord George Graham. There is no evidence to support this appointment.

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