John Bowen (Royal Navy officer)

Rear-Admiral John Bowen (baptised 14 February 1780 – 20 October 1827) was an English Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator, who led the first settlement of Tasmania at Risdon Cove.

For other people named John Bowen, see John Bowen (disambiguation).

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