James Wallace (Newfoundland politician)
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Sir James Wallace (1731 – March 6, 1803) naval officer and colonial governor born England and died London, England.
Wallace entered the Royal Navy In 1746, and in 1755 promoted lieutenant then in 1762 he became a commander. On April 12, 1794, Wallace was promoted Rear-Admiral and commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland.
Wallace under his governorship defended the coast of Newfoundland from French privateers. In August 1796 under Wallace's leadership successfully defended St. John's against a French squadron of seven ships and three frigates and raised a militia known as Skinner's Fencibles.
He departed Newfoundland in 1797 for England, and left active service.
Service history:
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- 1746 entered the Royal Navy,
- 1755 promoted to lieutenant,
- 1760 served in the West Indies and Mediterranean,
- 1762 promoted to commander,
- 1763 appointed to the North American station,
- 1771 promoted to captain
- 1774 stationed again in North America in the frigate HMS Rose, service for which he was knighted in 1777,
- 1794 promoted Rear-Admiral of the White,
- 1794 commander-in-chief and governor of Newfoundland,
- 1795 promoted Vice-Admiral of the White,
- 1799 promoted Vice-Admiral of the Red,
- 1801 promoted to Admiral of the Blue,
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| Preceded by Sir Richard King |
Commodore Governor of Newfoundland 1794-1796 |
Succeeded by William Waldegrave |
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