John Elliot (colonial governor)
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John Elliot (d. September 20, 1808), was a Scottish naval officer and colonial governor.
Elliot was born in Scotland, a younger son of Sir Gilbert Elliott, 2nd Baronet (see the Earl of Minto for more information on the family). He joined the Royal Navy and became famous for his actions in destroying a French squadron off the coast of Ireland. He was commissioned Governor and commander-in-chief of Newfoundland in 1786. Two nephews by marriage were William Schaw Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart and Admiral Robert Digby. Another nephew was the Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto.
Service history:
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- 1740 graduated from the Portsmouth Naval Academy,
- 1756 made a lieutenant,
- 1757 posted to the Royal William,
- 1760 made famous destroying a French squadron,
- 1761 — 1763 served on the Chichester in the Mediterranean,
- 1763 — 1771 commanded guard ships at Plymouth,
- 1777 transported Commissioners to North America,
- 1786 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland,
- 1790 promoted Vice-Admiral,
- 1795 promoted Admiral,
- 1796 office holder at Roxburghshire, Mouth Teviot.
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| Preceded by John Campbell |
Commodore Governor of Newfoundland 1786-1789 |
Succeeded by Mark Milbanke |
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