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<p> A noted English admiral, born at Meaford Hill, Staffordshire; ran away to sea when a boy, and by gallantry at [[Quebec]] in 1759 and otherwise rose rapidly in the service; commanded the naval attack upon the French West Indies, and four years later, as admiral of the [[Mediterranean]] fleet, shared with Nelson the honours of a brilliant victory over the combined fleets of [[France]] and | <p> A noted English admiral, born at Meaford Hill, Staffordshire; ran away to sea when a boy, and by gallantry at [[Quebec]] in 1759 and otherwise rose rapidly in the service; commanded the naval attack upon the French West Indies, and four years later, as admiral of the [[Mediterranean]] fleet, shared with Nelson the honours of a brilliant victory over the combined fleets of [[France]] and Spain off Cape St. Vincent; was created an earl in reward; during 1801-1804 was a successful First Lord of the Admiralty (1734-1823). </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:03, 15 October 2021
John Jervis St. Vincent Earl [1]
A noted English admiral, born at Meaford Hill, Staffordshire; ran away to sea when a boy, and by gallantry at Quebec in 1759 and otherwise rose rapidly in the service; commanded the naval attack upon the French West Indies, and four years later, as admiral of the Mediterranean fleet, shared with Nelson the honours of a brilliant victory over the combined fleets of France and Spain off Cape St. Vincent; was created an earl in reward; during 1801-1804 was a successful First Lord of the Admiralty (1734-1823).
