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John Quilliam
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Captain John Quilliam (29 September 1771 – 10 October 1829) was a Royal Navy officer who served as first lieutenant on HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. He was a farmer's son who was impressed into the Royal Navy in 1791.[2]
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![]() An 1826 portrait of Captain John Quilliam by the artist Henry Barber | |
Born | 29 September 1771 Marown, Isle of Man |
Died | 10 October 1829(1829-10-10) (aged 58) Michael, Isle of Man |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1794–1817 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | HMS Ildefonso HMS Spencer HMS Inconstant HMS Crescent HMS Alexandria |
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Spouse(s) | Margaret Stevenson[1] |
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