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Edward Hughes

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Lifespan

1720 – 1794

17201730174017501760177017801790Anglo-French War of 1778–1783 · 1778-1783Fourth Anglo-Dutch War · 1780-1784American Revolution · 1775–1783Battle of Negapatam — July 6, 1782 · Great Britain · American RevolutionBattle of Trincomalee — August 25, 1782 · Great Britain · Anglo-French War of 1778–1783Capture of Trincomalee — January 11, 1782 · Great Britain · Fourth Anglo-Dutch WarBattle of Cuddalore — June 20, 1783 · Great Britain · American Revolution

Active service 1782–1783 — 4 battles across 3 wars; first command at age 62.

Profile

Admiral Sir Edward Hughes was a Royal Navy officer who served in the War of Jenkins' Ear, Seven Years' War and American War of Independence. He is best known for fighting a series of five inconclusive fleet actions during the American War of Independence with a French fleet under Pierre André de Suffren.

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Battles (4)

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