John Bowker (governor)
John Bowker | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor of Newfoundland | |
| In office February 24, 1818 – July 19, 1818 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Pickmore |
| Succeeded by | Sir Charles Hamilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1770 |
| Died | August 11, 1847 (aged 76) |
| Spouse | Mary Beckford |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
Rear-Admiral Captain John Bowker was a British Naval officer and Governor of Newfoundland from February 24, 1818-July 19, 1818. As a senior officer under Francis Pickmore, Bowker was appointed Governor following his death.[1][2][3] On August 3, 1785, Beckford joined the Royal Navy.[2]
Bowker was the Flag-Captain aboard the HMS Sir Francis Drake.[2]
On July 31, 1844, he was made Captain of Greenwich Hospital.[2]
References
- ^ "Pickmore, Francis". Heritage Newfoundland and Labrador. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ a b c d "THE NEWFIE NEWSLETTER OF THE NEWFOUNDLAND STUDY GROUP OF BNAPS" (PDF). bnaps.org. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "John Bowker fonds [textual record}". Government of Canada. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
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