FitzRoy Henry Lee

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Fitzroy Henry Lee (c.1698 – April 14, 1750) naval officer and Commodore Governor of Newfoundland, born Oxfordshire, England.

Lee, the son of the Earl of Lichfield and Lady Charlotte Fitzroy, daughter of Charles II had entered the Royal Navy in 1716 and in May 1735 commissioned Governor of Newfoundland. Lee was known for debauchery and drunkenness which subsequentally led him been relieved of his naval command around 1746.

Service history:

1716 entered the Royal Navy,
1722 promoted lieutenant,
1735 captain of the Falkland.
1735 appointed Governor of Newfoundland,
1746 relieved of his naval command,
1748 promoted Vice-admiral.

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