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Sir George Cockburn
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).
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Langue
- Catégorie : Encyclopedias
- Organization: Project Gutenberg
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- JohannesDD
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(Sydney, Australia)
