Frederick Lewis Maitland (Royal Navy officer, born 1730)
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Frederick Lewis Maitland (19 January 1730 – 16 Dec 1786)[1] was a distinguished officer of the Royal Navy.
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Frederick Lewis Maitland | |
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Born | 19 January 1730 Edinburgh |
Died | 16 December 1786 Rankeillor, Fife |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1748–1786 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | HMS Port Royal HMS Lively HMS Renown HMS Elizabeth HMS Queen HMS Grafton HMY Princess Augusta |
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Relations | Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland (son) |
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Maitland was born the sixth son of Charles Maitland, 6th Earl of Lauderdale, and Lady Elizabeth Ogilvie. His younger brother Col the Hon. John Maitland successfully defended Savannah against a combined French and American siege in 1779. He was named after his godfather, Frederick, Prince of Wales.[1]