Henry Prescott
| Sir Henry Prescott | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 4, 1783 |
| Died | November 18, 1874 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1796–1852 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic wars |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Henry Prescott GCB (May 4, 1783 – November 18, 1874) colonial governor born in Kew, England and died in London, England.
Prescott joined the Royal Navy in 1796 and served in the Mediterranean during the Napoleonic wars.[1] He was appointed governor of Newfoundland in 1834.[1]
Prescott had no previous experience as a governor and the turbulent times in Newfoundland coupled with the behaviour of the House of Assembly caused him to submit his resignation in January 1839.[1] It was not accepted.[1] He stayed on for another two years and resigned a second time in May 1841.[1] Prescott then returned to naval life becoming Second Naval Lord from July 1847 to December 1847 and then Admiral-superintendent of the Portsmouth Dockyard; he retired in 1852.[2]
Prescott Street in St. John's is so named for Henry Prescott.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sir Thomas John Cochrane |
Governor of Newfoundland 1834–1841 |
Succeeded by Sir John Harvey |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir James Dundas |
Second Naval Lord July 1847 – December 1847 |
Succeeded by Sir Maurice Berkeley |
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