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COMMANDER // 1743–1802

William Parker

vice admiralUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland5 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1743 – 1802

1750177518001825Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808) · 1796-1808First Opium War · 1839-1842Battle of Cape St. Vincent — February 14, 1797 · Great Britain · Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808)Battle of Amoy — August 26, 1841 · United Kingdom · First Opium WarBattle of Chapoo — May 18, 1842 · United Kingdom · First Opium WarBattle of Tsekee — March 15, 1842 · United Kingdom · First Opium WarBattle of Woosung — June 16, 1842 · United Kingdom · First Opium War

Active service 1797–1842 — 5 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 54.

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Admiral Sir William Parker, 1st Baronet, was a British naval commander. Parker served as a Royal Navy officer during the French Revolutionary Wars.

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Battles (5)

Last verified June 2026
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