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Sir George Rodney

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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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Admiral George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, KB was a Royal Navy officer, politician and colonial administrator. He is best known for his service in the American War of Independence, particularly his victory over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. It has often been claimed that Rodney pioneered the tactic of breaking the line, though this is disputed.

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Battles (2)

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