Edward Sparshott
Admiral Edward Sparshott (3 March 1788 – 9 November 1873) was an English officer of the Royal Navy, serving during the Napoleonic Wars. As midshipman on HMS Centaur, flagship of Sir Samuel Hood, he was present at the surrender of Madeira. As captain, he commanded HMS Prince Regent, and HMS Winchester, flagships of Sir Henry Blackwood and Sir Thomas Bladen Capel, besides HMS Rochfort as post-captain under Charles Marsh Schomberg. He retired as captain, and ended his life with the rank of retired admiral.
Edward Sparshott K.H., K.R.E. | |
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| Born | 3 March 1788 Portsea, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 9 November 1873 (aged 85) Botley House, Botley, Hampshire |
| Buried | All Saints churchyard, Botley 50°54′51.6″N 1°16′35.1″W |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1801–1838 |
| Rank | Admiral (1866) |
| Commands held | HMS Prince Regent HMS Rochfort HMS Winchester |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Royal Guelphic Order Order of the Red Eagle |
| Relations | Samuel Sparshott |
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Sparshott was descended from a Hampshire farming family, and was the youngest of eleven siblings. His brother was Commander Samuel Sparshott, R.N.
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