John Eliot (Royal Navy officer)
John Eliot (2 June 1742 – 2 May 1769) was a Royal Navy captain. He was appointed Governor of West Florida in 1767 and committed suicide in 1769, shortly after his arrival in Pensacola.
John Eliot | |
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Captain John Eliot in uniform, 1761 | |
| 5th Governor of British West Florida | |
| In office 2 Apr 1769 – 2 May 1769 | |
| Preceded by | Montfort Browne |
| Succeeded by | Elias Durnford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 June 1742 Port Eliot, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 2 May 1769 (aged 26) Pensacola, Florida |
| Profession | Royal Navy officer and Governor |
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