George Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney
British naval officer
Admiral George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, KB, was a British naval officer. He is best known for his commands in the American War of Independence, particularly his victory over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. Wikipedia
Born: February 13, 1718, Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Died: May 24, 1792 (age 74 years), Hanover Square, London, United Kingdom
Children: George Rodney, 2nd Baron Rodney, John Rodney, Edward Rodney, and more
Grandchildren: Rodney Mundy, Rosamund Mundy, Henrietta Fraser Rodney, and more
Spouse: Jane Compton (m. 1753–1757)
Great grandchildren: George Gould Morgan, Isabel Mary Rodney, Mortimer Harley Rodney, and more
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