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George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney

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George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney

Royal Navy admiral; (1719–1792)

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About George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney

Admiral of the White 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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Occupation: politician, naval officer, admiral
Position held: member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: February 13, 1719, February 13, 1718
Died: May 24, 1792

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