John Markham (Royal Navy officer)
British Royal Navy admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about John Markham (Royal Navy officer)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Admiral John Markham, (13 June 1761 – 13 February 1827) was a Royal Navy officer. As a junior officer he served in the American Revolutionary War. He commanded the third-rate HMS Hannibal in the action of 10 April 1795 and then the third-rate HMS Centaur, capturing a French frigate squadron in the action of 18 June 1799, during the French Revolutionary Wars. He went on to be a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty and First Naval Lord under Earl St Vincent. He also served as MP for Portsmouth.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
John Markham | |
---|---|
Born | 13 June 1761 Westminster |
Died | 13 February 1827 (1827-02-14) (aged 65) Naples |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1775–1826 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Volcano Zebra HMS Sphinx HMS Blonde HMS Hannibal HMS Centaur |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War • Siege of Charleston • Battle of Cape Henry French Revolutionary Wars • Action of 10 April 1795 Napoleonic Wars |
Other work | MP for Portsmouth |
Close