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John Narborough
English naval commander (c. 1640–1688) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Admiral Sir John Narborough (or Narbrough, c. 1640–1688) was an English naval commander. He served with distinction in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and against the pirates of the Barbary Coast. He is also known for leading a poorly understood expedition to Valdivia and Patagonia in 1670–1671. In the 1680s he was involved in the scavenging of wrecked Spanish treasure ships.
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Sir John Narborough | |
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Born | c. 1640 |
Died | 1688 (aged ~48) |
Buried | 51°14′1″N 1°16′1″E |
Service/ | ![]() |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | Battle of Sole Bay Actions against the Barbary pirates |
Other work | Commissioner of the Navy |
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