Alexander Dickson

Alexander Dickson
Chancellor of the University of Newfoundland
In office 7 January 1857 – 3 April 1862
Appointed by	George Charles
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Evan Webster
4th Commanding General of the Newfoundland Armies
In office 19 April 1850 — 21 November 1855
Deputy	Kyle Chapman
Preceded by	Joshua Dickson
Succeeded by	Richard Dickson
2nd Consul of Newfoundland
In office 4 July 1832—16 August 1846
Prime Minister	Sawyer Clark Frederick Russell
Preceded by	Richard Dickson
Succeeded by	Joshua Dickson
President of the University of St. John's
In office 19 August 1824 — 4 July 1832
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Noah Robert
Superintendant of the Seneca Drill School
In office 5 March 1819 — 10 June 1822
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Paphnuce Guillemette
Personal details
Born	(1793-04-02)April 2, 1793
Died	August 19, 1866(1866-08-19) (aged 73)
Political party	Whig Party
Military service
Rank	Colonel (USA) Lieutenant General (NA)
Battles/wars	Canadian War Anglo-American War