Richard Lestock
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Admiral Richard Lestock (22 February 1679 – 17 December 1746) was an officer in the Royal Navy, eventually rising to the rank of Admiral. He fought in a number of battles, and was a controversial figure, most remembered for his part in the defeat at the Battle of Toulon, and the subsequent court-martial.
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Born | 22 February 1679 |
Died | 17 December 1746(1746-12-17) (aged 67) Possibly either Portsmouth or London |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1701–1746 |
Rank | Admiral of the Blue |
Commands held | HMS Vulture HMS Fowey HMS Weymouth HMS Panther HMS Princess Amelia HMS Royal Oak HMS Kingston HMS Somerset HMS Grafton HMS Boyne HMS Neptune Portsmouth Station Mediterranean Fleet |
Battles/wars | Battle of Vélez-Málaga Battle of Toulon (1707) Battle of Cape Passaro Battle of Cartagena de Indias Battle of Toulon (1744) |
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