Philip Saumarez
British naval officer (1710–1747) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Captain Philip de Saumarez (1710–1747) was a British naval officer, notable for his role as captain of HMS Nottingham in capturing the French ship Mars and as the first lieutenant of George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, in his voyage around the world.[1] He designed what would eventually be the first uniforms for the Royal Navy.[2]
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Philip de Saumarez | |
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Born | (1710-11-17)17 November 1710 St Peter Port, Guernsey |
Died | 14 October 1747(1747-10-14) (aged 35) Off Cape Finisterre, Atlantic Ocean |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1726–1747 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | HMS Sandwich (1679) HMS York (1706) HMS Nottingham (1703) |
Battles/wars | War of Jenkins' Ear Anson Expedition First Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747) Second Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747) |
Relations | James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez (nephew) Richard Saumarez (nephew) Thomas Saumarez (nephew) |
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