David Leslie-Melville, 8th Earl of Leven
David Leslie-Melville, 8th Earl of Leven, 7th Earl of Melville (1785–1860) was a Scottish peer and admiral.
Lord Leven | |
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| Born | 22 June 1785 |
| Died | 1860 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | c. 1800–1846 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Delight HMS Romulus |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
He entered the Royal Navy c. 1800; he became Rear Admiral in 1846, and Vice Admiral in 1858. He was a Representative Peer (Tory), for Scotland from 1831 to 1860.
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