John Monkton
Rear-Admiral John Monkton (c. 1754 – October 1826) was a Royal Navy officer of the late eighteenth century who is best known for his service in the French Revolutionary Wars as a commander of a ship of the line seeing action in several engagements, particularly the Battle of Groix in 1795. Monkton was later embroiled in Admiralty politics and fell out with Earl St. Vincent which resulted in his enforced retirement.
John Monkton | |
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| Born | c. 1754 |
| Died | October 1826 Le Havre, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1766–1814 |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War • Great Siege of Gibraltar • Action of 20–21 April 1782 French Revolutionary Wars • Glorious First of June • Battle of Groix |
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