Henry Osborn (Royal Navy officer)


Henry Osborn
Portrait by Claude Arnulphy
Born27 August 1694
Campton, Bedfordshire
Died(1771-02-04)4 February 1771
London
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1710–1771
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Weazle
HMS Squirrel
Newfoundland station
HMS Portland
HMS Salisbury
HMS Prince of Orange
HMS Chichester
HMS Princess Caroline
Nore Command
Leeward Islands Station
Portsmouth Command
Mediterranean Fleet
Battles / wars

Admiral Henry Osborn (baptized 27 August 1694 – 4 February 1771) was a British naval officer who served as Commodore-Governor of Newfoundland. He was a younger son of Sir John Osborn, 2nd Baronet.