John Parr (colonial governor)
John Parr (20 December 1725, Dublin, Ireland – 25 November 1791, Halifax, Nova Scotia) was a British military officer and governor of Nova Scotia. He is buried in the crypt of St. Paul's Church.
Lieutenant-General John Parr | |
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John Parr | |
| Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| In office 1783–1791 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Francis Legge |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Fanning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1725 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 25 November 1791 (aged 65) Nova Scotia |
| Resting place | Nova Scotia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1730s–1776 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 20th Foot Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years' War |
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