Harry Powlett, 6th Duke of Bolton

Admiral Harry Powlett, 6th Duke of Bolton PC (6 November 1720 – 25 December 1794) was a British nobleman and naval officer.


The Duke of Bolton

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Portrait by Francis Cotes
Nickname(s)Admiral Stern-post
Born6 November 1720
Died25 December 1794
Hackwood House
Years of service1733–1794
RankAdmiral
Commands heldHMS Port Mahon
HMS Oxford
HMS Sandwich
HMS Ruby
HMS Exeter
HMS Somerset
HMS Barfleur
Battles/wars
Alma materWinchester College
Royal Naval Academy
RelationsHarry Powlett, 4th Duke of Bolton (father)
Catherine Parry (mother)
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