Samuel Barrington
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"Admiral Barrington" redirects here. For the ship, see Admiral Barrington (1781 ship).
Not to be confused with Sam Barrington.
Admiral Samuel Barrington (1729 – 16 August 1800) was a Royal Navy officer. Barrington was the fourth son of John Barrington, 1st Viscount Barrington of Beckett Hall at Shrivenham in Berkshire (now Oxfordshire). He enlisted in the navy at the age of 11, and by 1747 had been promoted to post-captain. Barrington had good connections and was lucky to enlist at the right time, and proved to be an able officer.
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Samuel Barrington | |
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Born | 1729 (1729) |
Died | 16 August 1800 (aged 70–71) |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1740–1800 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Weazel HMS Bellona HMS Romney HMS Seahorse HMS Crown HMS Norwich HMS Achilles HMS Hero HMS Venus HMS Albion HMS Prince of Wales Leeward Islands Station Channel Fleet |
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Relations | John Shute Barrington, 1st Viscount Barrington (father) |
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