Joshua Wilcox
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Joshua Wilcox | |
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| 1st Commandant of the Newfoundland MIlitary Institute | |
| In office 11 November 1832 – 4 December 1836 | |
| Appointed by | Alexander Dickson |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Bryce Taylor |
| 2nd Military Governor of Newfoundland | |
| In office 19 July 1815 – 4 July 1819 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1762 |
| Died | March 21, 1838 (aged 73) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Republic of Newfoundland |
| Years of service | 1782 – 1819 (USA) 1832 – 1836 |
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Brevet Major General Joshua Wilcox (August 19, 1762 – March 21, 1838) was an American military officer who is most notable for his campaigns in Canada and the Newfoundland Campaign.
He would also later be known for being the first Commandant of the Newfoundland Military Institute, the premier officer training college in Newfoundland.