Richard Edwards (Royal Navy officer, died 1795)
Richard Edwards | |
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Edwards in 1780 | |
| Born | c. 1715 |
| Died | February 3, 1795 (aged 79–80) Fordwich, Kent |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Nore Command |
Admiral Richard Edwards (c. 1715 – 3 February 1795) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who twice served as the governor of Newfoundland from 1757 to 1759 and 1779 to 1781. He also served as Commander-in-Chief, The Nore from 1788 to 1792.