Sir John Holmes | |
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Governor of Hurst Castle | |
In office 1675–1683 | |
Monarch | Charles II |
Preceded by | Edward Strange |
Succeeded by | Henry Holmes |
Member of Parliament for Newtown, Isle of Wight | |
In office 1677–1685 | |
Monarch | Charles II |
Preceded by | Sir John Barrington Sir Robert Worsley |
Succeeded by | Thomas Done William Blathwayt |
Personal details | |
Born | 1640 |
Died | 28 May 1683 | (aged 42–43)
Nationality | British |
Parent | Henry Holmes |
Relatives | Sir Robert Holmes (brother) Henry Holmes (nephew) |
Military career | |
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Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1663–1683 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | HMS Paul HMS Bristol HMS Triumph HMS Gloucester HMS Rupert |
Battles/wars | Battle of Lowestoft St James's Day Battle Battle of Solebay First Battle of Schooneveld |
Admiral Sir John Holmes (1640? – 28 May 1683) was an English naval leader who rose to be Commander-in-Chief of the fleet in the English Channel (1677–79) and was the younger brother of the more famous Admiral Sir Robert Holmes.