John Toovey
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John Toovey was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as acting Governor of Gibraltar in 1761.
Toovey served during the Seven Years' War. Originally a cavalry officer in the Royal Dragoons, he rose to the rank of major-general and is best known for serving as colonel of the 53rd Regiment of Foot from April 1759 until his death.[1][2] At the time, the regiment was stationed at Gibraltar, where it had served throughout much of the war.[3][4] He also acted as Governor of Gibraltar in 1761 during the absence of the regular governor.[5][6]