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Sir George Cockburn, 10th Baronet

Sir George Cockburn, 10th Baronet

Royal Navy Admiral of the Fleet and politician (1772–1853)

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Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Cockburn, 10th Baronet, was a Royal Navy officer and politician. As a captain, he was present at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in February 1797 during the French Revolutionary Wars. He commanded the naval support at the invasion of Martinique in February 1809 during the Napoleonic Wars.

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