Henry Medley (1687 – 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.
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- 1703 entered the Royal Navy
- 1739 appointed Governor of Newfoundland,
- 1744 promoted Rear-admiral of the White,
- 1745 promoted to Vice-admiral and Commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean.
- 1747 promoted to Vice-admiral of the Red.
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| Preceded by Philip VanBrugh |
Commodore Governor of Newfoundland 1739 — 1740 |
Succeeded by Thomas Smith |
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- 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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