George Wilson (Royal Navy officer)
George Wilson (4 March 1756 – 6 March 1826) was an officer in the Royal Navy who saw service in the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
George Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 March 1756 |
| Died | 6 March 1826 (aged 70) Redgrave Hall, Suffolk |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral of the Red |
| Commands held | HMS Eurydice HMS Fame HMS Inconstant HMS Bellona |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Saint Kitts Capture of Trinidad |
Wilson joined the Royal Navy under John Jervis in HMS Foudroyant, where he stayed for seven years. He was made a post-captain on 1 February 1780, a rear-admiral on 14 February 1799; a vice-admiral on 23 April 1804, and an admiral on 25 October 1809.[1]
Notes
- Monthly magazine and British register, p.546
References
- Monthly magazine and British register, Vol I. London: Geo. B. Whittaker. 1826.
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