Sir Edward Hamilton | |
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Born | 22 March 1772 |
Died | March 21, 1851 London | (aged 78)
Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1777 – 1851 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | HMS Comet HMS Surprise |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | KCB |
Relations | Sir John Hamilton (father) Sir Charles Hamilton (brother) |
Admiral Sir Edward Joseph Hamilton, 1st Baronet KCB (22 March 1772 – 21 March 1851) was an officer of the Royal Navy, who saw service during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, eventually rising to the rank of admiral.