John Ashby (Royal Navy officer)
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Admiral Sir John Ashby (1646 – 12 June 1693) was an officer of the Royal Navy, who rose to the rank of Admiral. Ashby was the fourth son of Robert Ashby and his wife Alice, who was a sister of Sir Thomas Allin. He grew up in Suffolk where his father was involved in business.[1]
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Sir John Ashby | |
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Born | 1646 Italy |
Died | 12 June 1693(1693-06-12) (aged 46–47) Portsmouth |
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Allegiance | Kingdom of England |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | - 1693 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Advice HMS Rainbow HMS Pearl HMS Lion HMS Rose HMS Dunkirk HMS Constant Warwick HMS Mary Rose HMS Montague HMS Henrietta HMS Mordaunt HMS Defiance |
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