Richard Dawson (died c. 1800) was a soldier and administrator who served as the second Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man.

Career

Dawson served in the Royal Engineers reaching the rank of major in 1772.[1] From 1775 Dawson acted as Lieutenant Governor and Deputy to the Governor of the Isle of Man.[2] Promoted to colonel in 1783,[3] he retired to Canterbury in Kent in 1790.[4] He was given the rank of major-general in 1793[5] and lieutenant general in 1798[6] but died two years later.[4]

His wife died following a house fire in 1804.[7]

References

  1. ^ "No. 11276". The London Gazette. 18 August 1772. p. 1.
  2. ^ World Statesmen
  3. ^ "No. 12418". The London Gazette. 25 February 1783. p. 2.
  4. ^ a b "No. 15310". The London Gazette. 11 November 1800. p. 1286.
  5. ^ "No. 13587". The London Gazette. 29 October 1793. p. 964.
  6. ^ "No. 14080". The London Gazette. 6 January 1798. p. 22.
  7. ^ The Gentleman's magazine, Volume 95
Government offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man
1775–1790 		Succeeded by


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