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COMMANDER // 1719–1792

Sir George Rodney

admiralGreat Britain2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1719 – 1792

17201730174017501760177017801790Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783) · 1779-1783American Revolution · 1775–1783Battle of Cape St. Vincent — January 16, 1780 · Great Britain · Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)Battle of the Saintes — April 9, 1782 · Great Britain · American Revolution

Active service 1780–1782 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 61.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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