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NH 65989 Edward Hawke (1705-1781), Admiral, Royal Navy

Edward Hawke (1705-1781), Admiral, Royal Navy
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Title: Edward Hawke (1705-1781), Admiral, Royal Navy
Caption: Stipple engraving, by Ridley. Published in the "Naval Chronicle," vol. 7, 1802, by J. Gold, London. Edward Hawke, dates of rank: entered Royal Navy, circa 1719; Lieutenant, 1729; Commander, 1733; Captain, circa 1734; Rear Admiral, 1746; Vice Admiral, 1748; Admiral, 1757; Admiral of the Fleet, 1768. Hawke was First Lord of the Admiralty, 1766-1771.
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Catalog #: NH 65989
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving by Ridley.
After this Year: 1800
Before this Year: 1809
Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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