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Hood, Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount |
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Hood, Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount, 1724–1816, British admiral. Entering the navy in 1741, he served with distinction in the Seven Years War. In 1781 he was sent to the West Indies as second in command to Lord Rodney Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron, 1719–92, British admiral. He served with distinction in the Seven Years War (1757–63), his most notable achievement being the capture (1762) of ..... Click the link for more information. . He fought in many engagements in the American Revolution, including the victory (1782) over the French fleet under the comte de Grasse Grasse, François Joseph Paul, comte de (fräNswä` zhôzĕf` pōl kôNt də gräs) ..... Click the link for more information. (who had earlier defeated Hood) off Dominica. As commander in chief in the Mediterranean he captured Toulon (1793) and Corsica (1794). He was created viscount in 1796. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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