About Theophilus Jones
Lived 1760 – 1835 (aged 74–75). Theophilus Jones was a naval officer.
Theophilus Jones (September 1760 – 8 November 1835) was an Irish officer in the British Royal Navy. As a captain, he commanded a series of warships during the French Revolutionary Wars, and experienced two mutinies during his command of HMS Defiance in the late 1790s. He was promoted to the ranks of rear admiral in 1802, vice admiral in 1809, and full admiral in 1819.
Early life and family Jones was the second son of Theophilus Jones (1729–1811), A government order was received in Portsmouth on 26 September, setting the following day for execution of 11 men.
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Who was Theophilus Jones?
Irish officer in the British Royal Navy
When was Theophilus Jones born?
Theophilus Jones was born in 1760.
When did Theophilus Jones die?
Theophilus Jones died on 8 November 1835 in Maidstone.
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Theophilus Jones was a naval officer.
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· DBpedia: Theophilus Jones (Royal Navy officer)
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