COMMANDER // 1799–1877
Roberto Simpson
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Lifespan
1799 – 1877
Active service 1838–1839 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 39.
Profile
Roberto Simpson Winthrop, was a sailor of English origin, nationalized Chilean, who made a career in the Chilean Navy from 1818 and reached the rank of rear-admiral in 1852. Distinguished himself during the Spanish American wars of independence and the War of the Confederation. He was also founder of the Simpson family in Chile, initiator of the first hydrographic works in the country, senator and diplomat.
Battles (2)
1838
1839