John Dalrymple (Royal Navy officer) facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids John Dalrymple FRS
Born	1722
Died	10 October 1798 Manchester Square, London
Allegiance	Kingdom of Great Britain
Service/branch	Royal Navy
Years of service	1740–1798
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	HMS Hazard's Prize HMS Albany HMS Solebay HMS Winchester HMS Union Nore Command
Battles/wars	War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years' War American Revolutionary War Battle of Ushant Battle of Cape Spartel
Spouse(s)	Eleanor Howard
Children	2

Admiral John Dalrymple (1722 – 10 October 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He became a fellow of the Royal Society.

Naval career

He entered the Royal Navy as a captain's servant aboard HMS Alderney. He passed his examinations for promotion to lieutenant in 1744. He commanded a sloop in 1757; and he was promoted to post-captain in 1758. He was captain of HMS Winchester in 1762. He was promoted to the rank of rear-admiral in 1787 and to vice-admiral in 1793. He was Commander-in-Chief, The Nore from 11 May 1794, flying his flag aboard HMS Sandwich. He was promoted to full admiral in 1795.

This Scottish-born seaman was elected to membership in the Royal Society on 23 May 1796.

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