John Mitford (Royal Navy officer)

John Mitford
Born(1782-01-22)22 January 1782
Mitford, Northumberland
Died24 December 1831(1831-12-24) (aged 49)
St Giles, London
Buried
AllegianceGreat Britain
United Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1795–1811
Battles/wars
Other workWriter, journalist and editor

John Mitford, also known as Jack Mitford (22 January 1782 – 24 December 1831), was a British naval officer, poet and journalist who is best remembered for his book The adventures of Johnny Newcome in the navy.


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