The Lord de Saumarez | |
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![]() Portrait of Vice-Admiral James Saumarez, NMM | |
Born | St Peter Port, Guernsey | 11 March 1757
Died | 9 October 1836 Guernsey | (aged 79)
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Years of service | 1770–1821 |
Rank | Admiral of the Red |
Commands | Channel Islands Station Baltic Fleet Plymouth Station |
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Admiral of the Red James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez (or Sausmarez), GCB (11 March 1757 – 9 October 1836) was an admiral of the British Royal Navy, known for his victory at the Second Battle of Algeciras.[1]