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COMMANDER // 1756–1833

James Gambier

Admiral of the FleetUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandUnited Kingdom2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1756 – 1833

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Active service 1807–1809 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 51.

Profile

Admiral of the Fleet James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier, was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator. After seeing action at the capture of Charleston during the American Revolutionary War, he saw action again, as captain of the third-rate HMS Defence, at the battle of the Glorious First of June in 1794, during the French Revolutionary Wars, gaining the distinction of commanding the first ship to break through the enemy line.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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