Admiral John Benbow

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Admiral
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Order_of_the_Bath
gptkbp:birth_date 1653-01-01
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:St._Andrew's_Church,_Jamaica
gptkbp:children gptkb:John_Benbow_Jr.
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:HMS_Mary_Rose
gptkb:HMS_Revenge
gptkb:HMS_Breda
gptkbp:death_date 1702-11-04
gptkbp:famous_for Leadership in naval battles
His role in the War of the Spanish Succession
His death in battle
Defeating the French fleet
His strategic acumen
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:French_Navy
gptkb:Spanish_Navy
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Siege_of_Gibraltar
gptkb:Battle_of_Vigo_Bay
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Boyne
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Dunes
gptkbp:historical_period Early 18th century
Late 17th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Admiral John Benbow
gptkbp:influenced Naval tactics
Naval warfare strategy
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Sir_Henry_Morgan
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Treasure_Island
Pirate lore
gptkbp:known_for Naval leadership during the War of the Spanish Succession
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Benbow's_Point,_Jamaica
Benbow's Fort, Jamaica
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Barfleur
gptkb:Battle_of_La_Hogue
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Shrewsbury,_England
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Port_Royal,_Jamaica
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Films
Historical novels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Admiral_Edward_Russell
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Admiral
gptkbp:service_years 1672-1702
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Benbow
gptkbp:successor Admiral John Jennings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Admiral_Sir_George_Byng
gptkb:HMS_Benbow
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gulf_of_Valencia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6