Charles Hardy
Sir Charles Hardy | |
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Hardy, painted by George Romney in 1780 | |
| Born | c. 1714 |
| Died | 18 May 1780 |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1731–1780 |
| Rank | Admiral of the White |
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Admiral Sir Charles Hardy (c. 1714 – 18 May 1780) was a Royal Navy officer, politician and colonial administrator who sat in the House of Commons of Great Britain between 1764 and 1780. He served as governor of New York from 1755 to 1757.