Admiral George Brydges Rodney
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Admiral George Brydges Rodney was an 18th-century British Royal Navy officer and admiral renowned for his victories during the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence, particularly the Battle of the Saintes.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Admiral George Brydges Rodney canonical | 3 |
| Admiral Sir George Rodney | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Admiral George Brydges Rodney Context triple: [Rodney Memorial, commemorates, Admiral George Brydges Rodney]
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Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot
Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot was a British Royal Navy officer of the 18th century best known for his command roles in the American Revolutionary War, particularly in major naval operations along the North American coast.
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Admiral Samuel Hood
Admiral Samuel Hood was an 18th-century British Royal Navy officer and fleet commander renowned for his leadership in major naval engagements of the American Revolutionary and French Revolutionary Wars.
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Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson was a renowned British admiral celebrated for his decisive naval victories against France and his leadership during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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Samuel Hood, 2nd Viscount Hood
Samuel Hood, 2nd Viscount Hood was a British Royal Navy officer and peer who served as a senior admiral during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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Admiral Robert Blake
Admiral Robert Blake was a pioneering 17th-century English naval commander who helped establish the foundations of British naval supremacy through his innovative tactics and major victories during the Commonwealth period.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Admiral George Brydges Rodney Target entity description: Admiral George Brydges Rodney was an 18th-century British Royal Navy officer and admiral renowned for his victories during the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence, particularly the Battle of the Saintes.
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A.
Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot
Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot was a British Royal Navy officer of the 18th century best known for his command roles in the American Revolutionary War, particularly in major naval operations along the North American coast.
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B.
Admiral Samuel Hood
Admiral Samuel Hood was an 18th-century British Royal Navy officer and fleet commander renowned for his leadership in major naval engagements of the American Revolutionary and French Revolutionary Wars.
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C.
Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson was a renowned British admiral celebrated for his decisive naval victories against France and his leadership during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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Samuel Hood, 2nd Viscount Hood
Samuel Hood, 2nd Viscount Hood was a British Royal Navy officer and peer who served as a senior admiral during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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E.
Admiral Robert Blake
Admiral Robert Blake was a pioneering 17th-century English naval commander who helped establish the foundations of British naval supremacy through his innovative tactics and major victories during the Commonwealth period.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
British peer
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Royal Navy officer ⓘ human ⓘ |
| allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awardReceived | Knight of the Order of the Bath NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| birthDate | 1718-02-13 ⓘ |
| birthPlace |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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| burialPlace | Old Alresford, Hampshire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| child | George Rodney, 2nd Baron Rodney NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict |
American War of Independence
NERFINISHED
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Anglo-Spanish War (1762–1763) NERFINISHED ⓘ Seven Years' War ⓘ War of the Austrian Succession NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Kingdom of Great Britain ⓘ |
| createdTitle | Baron Rodney of Rodney Stoke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| deathDate | 1792-05-24 ⓘ |
| deathPlace |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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| familyName | Rodney NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| givenName | George NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| honorificPrefix | Admiral ⓘ |
| knownFor |
breaking the French line at the Battle of the Saintes
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command in the Caribbean during the American War of Independence ⓘ naval tactics innovation ⓘ |
| militaryBranch | Royal Navy ⓘ |
| militaryRank | Admiral of the White NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| militaryUnit |
HMS Dublin
NERFINISHED
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HMS Eagle NERFINISHED ⓘ HMS Marlborough NERFINISHED ⓘ HMS Sandwich NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| name | George Brydges Rodney NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nobleTitle | 1st Baron Rodney NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1780)
NERFINISHED
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Battle of the Saintes NERFINISHED ⓘ Capture of Martinique (1762) NERFINISHED ⓘ Capture of Saint Eustatius (1781) NERFINISHED ⓘ Relief of Gibraltar (1780) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| peerage | Peerage of Great Britain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
Commander-in-Chief, Jamaica Station
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Commander-in-Chief, Leeward Islands Station NERFINISHED ⓘ Member of Parliament for Okehampton ⓘ Member of Parliament for Penryn ⓘ Member of Parliament for Saltash ⓘ |
| promotedToRank |
admiral
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captain ⓘ rear admiral ⓘ vice admiral ⓘ |
| spouse | Jane Compton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: Admiral George Brydges Rodney Description of subject: Admiral George Brydges Rodney was an 18th-century British Royal Navy officer and admiral renowned for his victories during the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence, particularly the Battle of the Saintes.
Referenced by (6)
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