George Camocke
George Camocke (c. 1666 – c. 1722) was an Irish Royal Navy captain. Camocke was a Jacobite renegade who became an admiral for Spain. He served under William III, Queen Anne, and George I. He was dismissed from the English service for disciplinary breaches. Camocke then joined the Spanish navy. He died in exile after his favour had run out with the Spanish navy.
George Camocke | |
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| Born | 1666 Ireland |
| Died | 1722 Ceuta, Spain or Rouen, France |
| Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom British Empire Spain |
| Service/ | Royal Navy Spanish Navy |
| Years of service | 1682-late 1710s |
| Rank | Admiral of the Spanish Navy |
| Commands held | Lion Owner's Goodwill Bonetta Monck |
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