About George Campbell
Lived 1759 – 1821 (aged 61). George Campbell was a British politician and naval officer.
Admiral Sir George Campbell (14 August 1759 – 23 January 1821) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Naval career Campbell joined the Royal Navy in 1771. He was given command of and took part in the Battle of Genoa in 1795 during the French Revolutionary Wars; he subsequently commanded HMS Berwick. In 1802 he went to Jamaica where he commanded the squadron. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, The Downs in 1808 and Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth in 1818 and committed suicide in 1821 while still in that role. Campbell was a Groom of the Bedchamber from 1816 until his death.
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Who was George Campbell?
Royal Navy officer (1759-1821)
When was George Campbell born?
George Campbell was born on 14 August 1759.
When did George Campbell die?
George Campbell died on 23 January 1821.
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George Campbell was a politician and naval officer.
What nationality was George Campbell?
George Campbell was British.
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