Henry Houghton
Royal Navy officer
About Henry Houghton
Henry Houghton was an English.
Rear-Admiral Henry Houghton (died 17 June 1703) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Naval career Promoted to captain on 13 June 1689, Houghton was given command of the third-rate HMS Devonshire in early 1692 and took part in the action at Barfleur in May 1692. He went on to command the third-rate HMS Dorsetshire and then the third-rate HMS Shrewsbury in 1695 before transferring to the third-rate HMS Humber in 1697.
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Who was Henry Houghton?
Royal Navy officer
When did Henry Houghton die?
Henry Houghton died on 17 June 1703.
What nationality was Henry Houghton?
Henry Houghton was English.
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