Sir Charles Thompson, 1st Baronet
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Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Thompson, 1st Baronet (c.1740 – 17 March 1799) was a British Royal Navy officer. After long service in the Seven Years' War, American Revolutionary War and French Revolutionary Wars, he was second in command at the battle of Cape St Vincent. However, his disregard for Sir John Jervis' signal to tack to counter a Spanish attacking move nearly lost the battle, and began an enmity with Jervis that eventually (with ill health) led to Thompson's retirement. From 1796 to 1799 he was also MP for Monmouth.
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Sir Charles Thompson | |
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Born | c.1740 |
Died | 17 March 1799 (aged 58–59) Fareham |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1755–1799 |
Rank | Vice-admiral |
Commands held | HMS Senegal HMS Mermaid HMS Chatham HMS Crescent HMS Boreas HMS Alcide HMS Edgar HMS Elephant HMS Vengeance |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | Sir Norborne Thompson, 2nd Baronet Sir Henry Thompson, 3rd Baronet |
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