Robert Blake (admiral)

Robert Blake (1599 – August 17, 1657) was one the most important military commanders of the Commonwealth of England, and one of the most famous English admirals of the 17th century.

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1599 - August 17 - 1657 - Commonwealth of England

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Blake was one of thirteen siblings born the son of a merchant in Bridgwater, Somerset, UK, where he attended grammar school. After attending Oxford University, he had hoped to follow an academic career, but failed to secure a fellowship to Merton College, probably because of his political and religious views. Having returned to Bridgwater, probably because of the death of his mother in 1638, he decided to stand for Parliament.

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Bridgwater - Somerset - UK - Grammar school - Oxford University - Merton College - 1638 - Parliament

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