Robert Mansell
16/17th-century English naval officer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the constable of Antioch, see Robert Mansel (constable).
Sir Robert Mansell (1573–1656) was an admiral of the English Royal Navy and a Member of Parliament (MP), mostly for Welsh constituencies. His name was sometimes given as Mansfield and Maunsell.
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Born | 1573 (1573) Margam, Glamorganshire, Wales |
Died | 1656 |
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Years of service | 1573–1656 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
Battles/wars | Anglo-Spanish War |
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