Sir Richard Bickerton, 1st Baronet
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rear-Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton, 1st Baronet (23 June 1727 – 25 February 1792) was a British naval officer who finished his career as a rear admiral in the Royal Navy and was ennobled as the first Baronet Bickerton of Upwood. He served in several naval engagements, and died Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth in 1792. His son Richard Hussey Bickerton, who likewise rose to flag rank in the Royal Navy, succeeded to the baronetcy following his death.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Sir Richard Bickerton, 1st Baronet | |
---|---|
Born | (1727-06-23)23 June 1727 |
Died | 25 February 1792(1792-02-25) (aged 64) |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1746–1792 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | Etna Culloden Glasgow Lively Renown Marlborough Princess Augusta Terrible Fortitude Princess Augusta (again) Leeward Islands Station Plymouth Command |
Battles/wars | Battle of Ushant (1778) Battle of Cuddalore |
Other work | Member of Parliament for Rochester (1790–1792) |
Close