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COMMANDER // 1777–1857

William Brown

admiralUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland5 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1777 – 1857

17801790180018101820183018401850Cisplatine War · 1825-1828Uruguayan Civil War · 1839-1851Battle of Colonia del Sacramento — February 26, 1826 · United Provinces · Cisplatine WarBattle of Punta Colares — February 9, 1826 · United Provinces · Cisplatine WarBatalha de Aquila/Arbolito — February 8, 1827 · United Provinces · Cisplatine WarBattle of Monte Santiago — January 1, 1827 · United Provinces · Cisplatine WarGreat Siege of Montevideo — August 1, 1843 · Cerrito Government · Uruguayan Civil War

Active service 1826–1843 — 5 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 49.

Profile

William Brown was an Irish sailor, merchant, and naval commander who served in the Argentine Navy during the wars of the early 19th century. Brown's successes in the Argentine War of Independence, the Cisplatine War, and the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata earned the respect and appreciation of the Argentine people, and he is regarded as one of Argentina's national heroes. The creator and first admiral of the country's maritime forces, he is commonly known as the "father of the Argentine Navy".

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Battles (5)

Last verified June 2026
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