Roberto Simpson Winthrop
Chilean admiral (1799–1877) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roberto Simpson Winthrop (14 December 1799 – 23 December 1877), was a sailor of English origin, nationalized Chilean, who made a career in the Chilean Navy from 1818 and reached the rank of rear-admiral in 1852. Distinguished himself during the Spanish American wars of independence and the War of the Confederation. He was also founder of the Simpson family in Chile, initiator of the first hydrographic works in the country, senator and diplomat.
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Birth name | Robert Simpson Winthrop |
Born | (1799-12-14)14 December 1799 Hampshire, Great Britain |
Died | 23 December 1877(1877-12-23) (aged 78) Valparaíso, Chile |
Allegiance | Chile |
Branch | Chilean Navy |
Service years | 1818–1871 |
Rank | Rear-admiral |
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