Thomas John Cochrane
Sir Thomas John Cochrane (5 February 1789 – 1872) naval officer and colonial governor born in London, England and died in England.
Cochrane began his naval career at the age of seven and made lieutenant at the age of 16. His rise quickly in the ranks was considered by many to be blatant patronage because of his father's influence. Cochrane had commanded the Surprise and the Forte. When Newfoundland became an official colony in 1825, Cochrane was appointed governor. Cochrane became the first governor of what was now officially the colony of Newfoundland.
Cochrane had caused the building of Government House located between Fort William and Fort Townshend. Although Cochrane had opposed the introduction of representative government, a new constitution was granted in 1832 and Cochrane became the first civil governor. Cochrane had many conflicts while governor especially with the Roman Catholic bishop, Michael Fleming. The colonial office had recalled Cochrane in 1834 and upon leaving both he and his daughter were pelted with filth on their way down Cochrane Street to the wharf.
Cochrane Street in St. John's is so named for Thomas John Cochrane.
He was also Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipswich from 1839 to 1841.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Charles Hamilton |
Governor of Newfoundland 1825–1834 |
Succeeded by Sir Henry Prescott |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom (1801–present) | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Milner Gibson and Fitzroy Kelly |
Member of Parliament for
Ipswich with Fitzroy Kelly 1839–1841 |
Succeeded by Rigby Wason and George Rennie |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Sir Francis Austen |
Vice-Admiral of
the United Kingdom 1863–1865 |
Succeeded by Sir George Francis Seymour |
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