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. At the time, the regiment was stationed at Gibraltar, where it had served throughout much of the war. He also acted as Governor of Gibraltar in 1761 during the absence of the regular governor.
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