John Hunter (Royal Navy officer)
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Vice Admiral John Hunter (29 August 1737 – 13 March 1821) was an officer of the Royal Navy, who succeeded Arthur Phillip as the second Governor of New South Wales, serving from 1795 to 1800.[1]
Quick Facts 2nd Governor of New South Wales, Monarch ...
John Hunter | |
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2nd Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 11 September 1795 – 28 September 1800 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | Arthur Phillip |
Succeeded by | Philip Gidley King |
Personal details | |
Born | (1737-08-29)29 August 1737 Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 13 March 1821(1821-03-13) (aged 83) Hackney, London, England |
Resting place | Church of St John-at-Hackney |
Relations | William Kent (nephew) Eliza Kent (nephew's wife) William George Carlile Kent (great-nephew) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Rank | Vice Admiral of the Red |
Commands | HMS Marquis de Seignelay HMS Sirius HMS Venerable |
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War Napoleonic Wars |
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Both a sailor and a scholar, he explored the Parramatta River as early as 1788, and was the first to surmise that Tasmania might be an island. As governor, he tried to combat serious abuses by the military in the face of powerful local interests led by John MacArthur. Hunter's name is commemorated in historic locations such as Hunter Valley and Hunter Street, Sydney.