William Furlong Wise
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Rear Admiral William Furlong Wise, CB (21 August 1784 – 29 April 1844) was a British naval officer.
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Born | (1784-08-21)21 August 1784 Woolston near Kingsbridge, Devon, England |
Died | 29 April 1844(1844-04-29) (aged 59) Hoegate House, Plymouth, Devon, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1797–1821 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
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Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars Second Barbary War |
Awards | Companion of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath |
Relations | George Furlong Wise (father) Vice Admiral James Dacres (uncle) Vice Admiral Richard Dacres (uncle) |
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