Edward Trelawny (colonial administrator)
Edward Trelawny (1699 – 16 January 1754) was a British colonial administrator and military officer who served as the governor of Jamaica from April 1738 to September 1752. He is best known for his role in signing a treaty with ended the First Maroon War between the British colonial government in Jamaica and the Jamaican Maroons.
Edward Trelawny | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Jamaica | |
| In office April 1738 – September 1752 | |
| Preceded by | John Gregory |
| Succeeded by | Sir Charles Knowles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1699 Trelawny, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 16 January 1754 London |
| Occupation | Governor |
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