Philip Broke
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Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, 1st Baronet KCB (/ˈbrʊk/; 9 September 1776 – 2 January 1841) was a distinguished officer in the British Royal Navy. During his lifetime, he was often referred to as "Broke of the Shannon", a reference to his notable command of HMS Shannon in the War of 1812. His most famous military achievement was defeating and capturing the American frigate, USS Chesapeake.
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Sir Philip Broke | |
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Born | (1776-09-09)9 September 1776 Nacton, Suffolk, Great Britain |
Died | 2 January 1841(1841-01-02) (aged 64) London, Middlesex, U.K. |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1792–1841 |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
Wars | |
Awards | Naval Gold Medal |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Louisa Middleton |
Children | George Broke-Middleton |
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