George Johnstone Hope
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Rear-Admiral Sir George Johnstone Hope, KCB, KSO (6 July 1767 – 2 May 1818) was a British naval officer, who served with distinction in the Royal Navy throughout the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, including service at the Battle of Trafalgar. A close personal friend of Admiral Nelson, he received many honours following the battle, and later served as a Lord of the Admiralty.
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Sir George Johnstone Hope | |
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Born | (1767-07-06)6 July 1767 Scotland |
Died | 2 May 1818(1818-05-02) (aged 50) London |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1781-1818 |
Rank | Rear-Admiral of the White |
Commands held | HMS Defence |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 Napoleonic Wars :Battle of Trafalgar |
Awards | KCB Commander of the Order of the Sword |
Other work | Member of Parliament |
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