Cloudesley Shovell
Sir Cloudesley Shovell (c. November, 1650 – 22 or 23 October 1707), English admiral, was baptised at Cockthorpe in Norfolk, in 1650. Rising through the officer ranks he became a popular British hero, whose celebrated naval career was brought to an end in a disastrous shipwreck in the Isles of Scilly. Member of Parliament for Rochester, Kent, from 1695 until his death.
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November - 1650 - 22 - 23 October - 1707 - English - Admiral - Cockthorpe - Norfolk - Isles of Scilly - Rochester - Kent
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Spelling of his name |
| ► | Life in the English Navy |
| ► | Longitude |
| ► | Politician and benefactor |
| ► | Family |
| ► | References |
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