Hans Peter Holm
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Hans Peter Holm (17 June 1772 – 26 October 1812)[1][2] was a Danish naval officer who commanded vessels of the Dano-Norwegian Navy in several actions. He commanded several naval vessels during the Gunboat War. His most important action occurred in 1812 at the Battle of Lyngør when a British squadron, led by the British ship-of-the-line HMS Dictator, destroyed his vessel, HDMS Najaden. Holm sustained wounds in the battle but survived, only to drown in an accident shortly afterwards.
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Hans Peter Holm | |
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Born | (1772-06-17)17 June 1772 Søholm near Hillerød, Denmark |
Died | 26 October 1812(1812-10-26) (aged 40) Langesundsfjord, Norway |
Buried | Langesund, Norway |
Allegiance | Denmark-Norway |
Service/ | Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy |
Years of service | 1785–1812 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Gunboat War |
Relations | Father: Peter Holm Son: Peter Christian Holm Grandsons: Hans Peter Holm and Gustav Frederick Holm |
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