Henry Medley
Henry Medley (1687 – 5 August 1747) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He served as Commodore Governor of Newfoundland.
Medley entered the Royal Navy in 1703 and was appointed Governor of Newfoundland in 1739 and served for two seasons.
Service history:
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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, Mediterranean Fleet.
- 1747 promoted to Vice-admiral of the Red.
The celebrated admiral George Rodney served with him on two ships at the beginning of his career with Medley acting as a mentor to the younger man.
Medley died on board HMS Russell at Vado on 5 August 1747, A monument to Henry Medley was placed in York Minster..
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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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