About John Evans
Lived 1717 – 1794 (aged 76–77). John Evans was a naval officer.
Admiral John Evans (1717 – 8 July 1794) was a Royal Navy officer.
Naval career Evans joined the Royal Navy in 1731. Promoted to captain on 20 April 1748, he was given command of the post ship HMS Flamborough on promotion, the sixth-rate HMS Squirrel later in the year and the sixth-rate HMS Glasgow later still in the year. Promoted to rear-admiral on 29 March 1779 and to vice-admiral on 26 September 1780, he became acting commander-in-chief the Downs in 1780 before being promoted to full admiral on 1 February 1793.
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Who was John Evans?
British Royal Navy officer (1717-1794)
When was John Evans born?
John Evans was born in 1717.
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John Evans died on 8 July 1794 in Feltham.
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John Evans was a naval officer.
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