Constantine Phipps, 2nd Baron Mulgrave
18th-century British explorer and naval officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Constantine John Phipps, 2nd Baron Mulgrave FRS PC (30 May 1744 – 10 October 1792) was an English explorer and officer in the Royal Navy. He served during the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence, seeing action in a number of battles and engagements. Inheriting a title, he also went on to have a successful career in Parliament and occupied a number of political offices during his later years.
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The Lord Mulgrave | |
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Birth name | Constantine John Phipps |
Born | (1744-05-30)30 May 1744 Whitby, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 10 October 1792(1792-10-10) (aged 48) Liège, Liège Prince-Bishopric |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1759–1792 |
Rank | Captain |
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Relations | Constantine Phipps (father) |
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