Charles Powell Hamilton
Admiral Charles Powell Hamilton (26 December 1747 – 12 March 1825) was an officer of the Royal Navy, who saw service during the American War of Independence, and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, eventually rising to the rank of admiral.
Charles Powell Hamilton | |
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| Born | 26 December 1747 |
| Died | 12 March 1825 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | –1825 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Fortune HMS Apollo HMS Canada HMS Prince |
| Battles/wars | Action of 13 May 1779 Action of 6 November 1794 Battle of Groix |
| Relations | Lord Anne Hamilton (father) James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton (grandfather) |
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