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John Eliot (Royal Navy officer)
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Not to be confused with Royal Navy officer John Elliot (1732–1808).
John Eliot (2 June 1742 – 2 May 1769) was a Royal Navy captain. He was appointed Governor of West Florida in 1767 and committed suicide in 1769, shortly after his arrival in Pensacola.
Quick Facts 5th Governor of British West Florida, Preceded by ...
John Eliot | |
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![]() Captain John Eliot in uniform, 1761 | |
5th Governor of British West Florida | |
In office 2 Apr 1769 – 2 May 1769 | |
Preceded by | Montfort Browne |
Succeeded by | Elias Durnford |
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Born | (1742-06-02)2 June 1742 Port Eliot, Cornwall, England |
Died | 2 May 1769(1769-05-02) (aged 26) Pensacola, Florida |
Profession | Royal Navy officer and Governor |
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