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<p> An English admiral, born in London; rose by rapid stages to be captain of a frigate; took an active part in the expedition to the Scheldt, in the defence of Cadiz, and of the coast of Spain; was second in command of the expedition against the United States; returned to [[England]] in 1815, and was selected to convey Napoleon to St. | Sir George Cockburn <ref name="term_71004" /> | ||
==References == | <p> An English admiral, born in London; rose by rapid stages to be captain of a frigate; took an active part in the expedition to the Scheldt, in the defence of Cadiz, and of the coast of Spain; was second in command of the expedition against the United States; returned to [[England]] in 1815, and was selected to convey Napoleon to St. Helena (1771-1853). </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_71004"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/cockburn,+sir+george Sir George Cockburn from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | <ref name="term_71004"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/cockburn,+sir+george Sir George Cockburn from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:08, 15 October 2021
Sir George Cockburn [1]
An English admiral, born in London; rose by rapid stages to be captain of a frigate; took an active part in the expedition to the Scheldt, in the defence of Cadiz, and of the coast of Spain; was second in command of the expedition against the United States; returned to England in 1815, and was selected to convey Napoleon to St. Helena (1771-1853).