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William Gordon (Royal Navy officer, born 1784)
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For Rear Admiral William Gordon, see William Gordon (Royal Navy officer, born 1705).
Vice-Admiral William Gordon (18 December 1784 – 3 February 1858)[1] was a Scottish naval commander and Tory[2] politician.
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Born | 18 December 1784 |
Died | 3 February 1858 (1858-02-04) (aged 73) |
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Rank | Vice-Admiral |
Commands held | Nore Command |
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