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Cockburn, Sir George

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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An English admiral, born in London; rose by rapid stages to be captain of a frigate; took an active part in the expedition to the Scheldt, in the defence of Cadiz, and of the coast of Spain; was second in command of the expedition against the United States; returned to England in 1815, and was selected to convey Napoleon to St. Helena (1771-1853).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Cockburn, Sir George'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​c/cockburn-sir-george.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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