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COMMANDER // 1808–1881

James Hope

Admiral of the FleetUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1808 – 1881

18101820183018401850186018701880Second Opium War · 1856-1860Taiping Rebellion · 1851-1864Battle of Taku Forts — June 24, 1859 · United Kingdom · Second Opium WarBattle of Shanghai — July 1, 1861 · Qing dynasty · Taiping Rebellion

Active service 1859–1861 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 51.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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