About John Storr
Lived 1709 – 1783 (aged 73). John Storr was a British military officer.
Rear-Admiral John Storr (18 August 1709 – 10 January 1783 ) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He served during the Seven Years' War, reaching the rank of Rear admiral of the Red.
Early life Storr was born on 18 August 1709 at Humbleton, East Riding of Yorkshire, the son of Joseph Storr. and captain on 1 November 1748.
Storr died on 10 January 1783 and was buried at Westminster Abbey. This is now designated a Grade II listed building and recorded in the National Heritage List for England, maintained by Historic England.
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Who was John Storr?
Royal Navy officer
When was John Storr born?
John Storr was born on 18 August 1709 in Humbleton.
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John Storr died on 10 January 1783.
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John Storr was a military officer.
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John Storr was British.
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