Henry Killigrew (Royal Navy officer)
Admiral Henry Killigrew (c. 1652 – 9 November 1712) was a Royal Navy officer who rose to the rank of Admiral of the Blue and was appointed a Lords Commissioner of the Admiralty and member of the Board of Admiralty. After retiring from the Royal Navy he pursued a career in politics and later became a Member of Parliament.
Henry Killigrew | |
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| Born | c.1652 |
| Died | 9 November 1712 |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1666–1694 (RN) 1702-1708 (MP) |
| Rank | Admiral of the Blue |
| Battles/wars | St. James's Day Battle Battle of Schooneveld Battle of Solebay Battle of Texel |
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