COMMANDER // 1757–1833
Sir Edward Pellew
vice admiralUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland2 battles2 wars
Lifespan
1757 – 1833
Active service 1796–1797 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 39.
Profile
Admiral Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth, GCB was a Royal Navy officer and politician. He fought during the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. His younger brother Israel Pellew also pursued a naval career.
Battles (2)
1796
Expédition d'IrlandeWar of the First Coalition · Great Britain
1797
Action of 13 January 1797French Revolutionary Wars · Great Britain