About John Dalrymple
Lived 1744 – 1798 (aged 53–54). John Dalrymple was a British naval officer.
Admiral John Dalrymple, FRS (1722 – 10 October 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy who held several commands over the course of his career, and later became a fellow of the Royal Society.
Naval career Born in Scotland Dalrymple entered the Royal Navy as a captain's servant aboard . He passed his examinations for promotion to lieutenant in 1744. He commanded a sloop in 1757; and he was promoted to post-captain in 1758. He was captain of in 1762. He was promoted to the rank of rear-admiral in 1787 and to vice-admiral in 1793. He was Commander-in-Chief, The Nore from 11 May 1794, flying his flag aboard . He was promoted to full admiral in 1795.
On 23 May 1796 Dalrymple was elected as a member of the Royal Society.
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Who was John Dalrymple?
Royal Navy admiral (1744-1798)
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John Dalrymple was born in 1744.
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John Dalrymple died in 1798.
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