Erasmus Gower

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Sir Erasmus Gower (December 3, 1742 – June 21, 1814) naval officer and colonial governor born Cilgerren, Wales and died Hambledon, Hampshire, England.

Gower joined the Royal Navy in 1755 and served under Byron's command on the Dolphin from 1764 to 1766. He was promoted to lieutinent and later served in the Falkland Islands, Newfoundland, the East and West Indies. Gower was knighted in 1792 and promoted rear-admiral of the white in February 1799. In 1804 he was promoted to vice-admiral of the white and appointed governor of Newfoundland.

Gower Street in St. John's is named in his honour.

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