Charles Fielding
Charles Fielding (also known as Charles Feilding; 2 July 1738 – 11 January 1783) was a British naval officer who was the initiator of the Affair of Fielding and Bylandt in the run-up to the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War. He attained the "rank" of Commodore and died of gangrene after being wounded in action during the Battle of Cape Spartel, commanding HMS Ganges.
Charles Fielding | |
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| Born | July 2, 1738 |
| Died | January 11, 1783 (aged 44) |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary war
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