George Rooke (1650-1709)

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Name (English)
George Rooke
Short name
George Rooke
Year of birth
1650
Year of death
1709
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"Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Rooke (1650 – 24 January 1709) was an English naval officer. As a junior officer he saw action at the Battle of Solebay and again at the Battle of Schooneveld during the Third Anglo-Dutch War. As a captain, he conveyed Prince William of Orange to England and took part in the Battle of Bantry Bay during the Williamite War in Ireland.

As a flag officer, Rooke commanded a division of the Royal Navy during their defeat at the Battle of Beachy Head. He also commanded a division at the Battle of Barfleur and distinguished himself at the Battle of La Hogue. He was later defeated while escorting a convoy at the Battle of Lagos." - (en.wikipedia.org 29.11.2019)
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    "Admiral Rooke." - Admiral Sir George Rooke (1650-1709)

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