Richard Philipps

General Richard Philipps (1661 – 14 October 1750) was said to have been in the employ of William III as a young man and for his service gained the rank of Captain in the British army. He served at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 and made the rank of Lt. Col. in 1712. He raised the 40th Regiment of Foot.

For other people named Richard Philipps, see Richard Philipps (disambiguation).

Richard Philipps
Governor of Nova Scotia
In office
1717–1749
MonarchGeorge I
Personal details
Born1661
Died14 October 1750
Military service
Allegiance Great Britain
RankGeneral
Battles/warsBattle of the Boyne

In 1717 he was appointed Governor of Nova Scotia by George I. He actually arrived in Annapolis Royal in 1720, created the Nova Scotia Council and in 1722 returned to England. He made another visit to Nova Scotia and persuaded the Acadian French to swear allegiance to the British Government. He returned again to England about 1731. During the early years he evidently was an active and responsible governor. After 1731 his interest in the province was much reduced. Because of absences and laterally, waning interest, the roles of those acting for the Governor were greatly enhanced. They were: John Doucett, (1717–1725); Lawrence Armstrong, (1725–1739); Alexander Cosby, 1739–1740; Paul Mascarene, (1740–1749). At that point Edward Cornwallis was appointed Governor.

See also
  • Government of Nova Scotia Archives
  • Sutherland, Maxwell (1974). "Philipps, Richard". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. III (1741–1770) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
Military offices
Preceded by
John Livesay		 Colonel of Philipps' Regiment of Foot
1712–1717		 Succeeded by
Thomas Stanwix
New regiment Colonel of Philipps' Regiment of Foot
1717–1750		 Succeeded by
Hon. Edward Cornwallis
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