Richard Dawson (British Army officer)

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

Lieutenant General Richard Dawson
2nd Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man
In office 1775–1790
Monarch	George III
Preceded by	Henry Hope
Succeeded by	Alexander Shaw
Personal details
Born	Richard Dawson
Died	1800
Nationality	British
Military service
Allegiance	Kingdom of Great Britain
Branch/service	British Army
Rank	Lieutenant General

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. "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 Henry Hope	Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man 1775–1790	Succeeded by Alexander Shaw