Edward Codrington
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Sir Edward Codrington, GCB, FRS (27 April 1770 – 28 April 1851) was a British admiral, who took part in the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of Navarino.
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Sir Edward Codrington | |
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Born | (1770-04-27)27 April 1770 Dodington, England |
Died | 28 April 1851(1851-04-28) (aged 81) London, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom/British Empire |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Portsmouth Command Mediterranean Fleet HMS Orion HMS Druid HMS Babet |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Order of St. George, 2nd Class (Russia) |
Relations | General Sir William Codrington (son) Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Codrington (son) |
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