Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport

Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport, KB (2 December 1726 – 2 May 1814), of Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, was an officer of the British Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.

For the British soldier and courtier, see Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (British Army officer).

The Right Honourable

The Viscount Bridport
Lord Bridport
Born2 December 1726
Died2 May 1814(1814-05-02) (aged 87)
AllegianceGreat Britain
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1741–1800
RankAdmiral
Commands heldHMS Prince
HMS Minerva
HMS Africa
HMS Robust
Channel Fleet
Battles/warsSeven Years' War
American Revolutionary War
French Revolutionary Wars
AwardsKnight of the Order of the Bath
Large Naval Gold Medal
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