William Robert Broughton
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William Robert Broughton (22 March 1762 ā 14 March 1821) was a British naval officer in the late 18th century. As a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, he commanded HMS Chatham as part of the Vancouver Expedition, a voyage of exploration through the Pacific Ocean led by Captain George Vancouver in the early 1790s.
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William Robert Broughton | |
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Born | (1762-03-22)22 March 1762 Gloucestershire, England |
Died | 14 March 1821(1821-03-14) (aged 58) Florence, Tuscany |
Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | HMS Chatham HMS Providence HMS Penelope HMS Illustrious |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
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