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Lord Cochrane

Admiral of the RedBrazil3 battles3 wars

Lifespan

1775 – 1860

1775180018251850French Revolutionary Wars · 1792-1802Brazilian War of Independence · 1822-1824Greek War of Independence · 1821-1829Action of 6 May 1801 — May 6, 1801 · United Kingdom · French Revolutionary WarsBattle of 4 May — May 4, 1823 · Empire of Brazil · Brazilian War of IndependenceBattle of Phaleron — May 6, 1827 · First Hellenic Republic · Greek War of Independence

Active service 1801–1827 — 3 battles across 3 wars; first command at age 26.

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Admiral Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, Marquess of Maranhão, styled Lord Cochrane between 1778 and 1831, was a British naval officer, politician and mercenary. Serving during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars in the Royal Navy, his naval successes led Napoleon to nickname him le Loup des Mers. He was successful in virtually all his naval actions.

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Battles (3)

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