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Richard Howe

admiralGreat Britain4 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1726 – 1799

1730174017501760177017801790American Revolution · 1775–1783French Revolutionary Wars · 1792-1802Landing at Kip's Bay — September 15, 1776 · Great Britain · American RevolutionNew York and New Jersey Campaign — July 1, 1776 · Great Britain · American RevolutionAtlantic campaign of May 1794 — May 2, 1794 · Great Britain · French Revolutionary WarsGlorious First of June — June 1, 1794 · Kingdom of Great Britain · French Revolutionary Wars

Active service 1776–1794 — 4 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 50.

Profile

Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe, Earl Howe was a Royal Navy officer and politician. After serving in the War of the Austrian Succession, he gained a reputation for his role in amphibious operations against the French coast as part of Britain's policy of naval descents during the Seven Years' War. He also took part, as a naval captain, in the decisive British naval victory at the Battle of Quiberon Bay in November 1759.

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Battles (4)

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