Hugh Bonfoy
Hugh Bonfoy (c. 1720 – 12 March 1762) was a naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland.
Hugh Bonfoy | |
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| Born | c. 1720 |
| Died | 12 March 1762 (aged 41–42) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Royal Navy |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands held | HMS Augusta HMS Berwick |
Naval career
Bonfoy entered the Royal Navy in 1739 and was promoted to lieutenant in 1744 and to captain in 1745. He was captain of the fourth-rate HMS Augusta and then of the third-rate HMS Berwick.[1] He became governor of Newfoundland in 1753.[1] The common perception on the island was the uncertainty about the loyalty of Irish Roman Catholics in Newfoundland. Bonfoy did not allow Irish Catholics to worship stating that:
"Liberty of Conscience is allowed to all Persons except Papists."[1]
See also
- Governors of Newfoundland
- List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador
References
- Godfrey, Michael (1974). "Bonfoy, Hugh". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. III (1741–1770) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Francis William Drake |
Governor of Newfoundland 1753–1754 |
Succeeded by Richard Dorrill |
 Lieutenant-Governors and Governors of Newfoundland  | |
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| Proprietary Governors (1610–1660) | |
| French Gouverneurs (1655–1713) | |
| Commodore-Governors (1729–1825) |
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| Civil Governors (1825–1855) | |
| Colonial Governors (1855–1907) | |
| Dominion Governors (1907–1934) | |
| Commission Governors (1934–1949) | |
| Lieutenant Governors (1949–present) | |
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