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Howe, Richard, Earl

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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Admiral, born in London, son of an Irish viscount; first saw service under Anson against the Spaniards; distinguished himself during the Seven Years' War; in 1783 became First Lord of the Admiralty, and was created an earl; during the French War in 1793 he commanded the Channel Fleet, and gained "the glorious first of June" victory off Ushant (1726-1799).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Howe, Richard, Earl'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​h/howe-richard-earl.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
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