Henry Blackwood
Anglo-Irish admiral (1770–1832) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Blackwood, 1st Baronet GCH KCB (28 December 1770 – 17 December 1832), whose memorial is in Killyleagh Parish Church, was an Irish officer of the British Royal Navy.
For the physician, see Henry Blackwood (physician).
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Sir Henry Blackwood, Bt | |
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Born | (1770-12-28)28 December 1770 Ballyleidy (later renamed Clandeboye), County Down |
Died | 17 December 1832(1832-12-17) (aged 61) Ballyleidy (later renamed Clandeboye), County Down |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1781–1830 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Nonsuch HMS Brilliant HMS Penelope HMS Euryalus Ajax Warspite East Indies Station Nore Command |
Battles/wars | Fourth Anglo-Dutch War French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
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