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COMMANDER // 1802–1887

Michael Seymour

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Lifespan

1802 – 1887

182518501875Second Opium War · 1856-1860Battle of Canton — October 23, 1856 · United Kingdom · Second Opium WarBattle of the Bogue — November 12, 1856 · United Kingdom · Second Opium WarBattle of Canton — December 28, 1857 · United Kingdom · Second Opium WarBattle of Fatshan Creek — June 1, 1857 · United Kingdom · Second Opium WarBattle of Taku Forts — May 20, 1858 · United Kingdom · Second Opium War

Active service 1856–1858 — 5 battles across 1 war; first command at age 54.

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Admiral Sir Michael Seymour, GCB was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.

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Battles (5)

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