Alexander Hood (Royal Navy officer, born 1758)
British Royal Navy officer (1758–1798) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Captain Alexander Hood (23 April 1758 – 21 April 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy, one of several members of the Hood family to serve at sea, including his brother Sir Samuel Hood, who were both sponsored into the Royal Navy by their cousins once removed, Viscount Hood and Alexander Hood.
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Born | (1758-04-23)23 April 1758 Mosterton, Dorset, England |
Died | 21 April 1798(1798-04-21) (aged 39) Of the coast of Pointe du Raz, Brittany, France |
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Years of service | 1767 – 1798 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | HMS Barfleur HMS Champion HMS Mars |
Battles/wars | American War of Independence/American Revolutionary War French Revolutionary Wars |
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