About William Boys
Lived 1700 – 1774 (aged 73). William Boys was a British military personnel.
Captain William Boys (25 June 1700 – 4 March 1774) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
History Promoted to captain, Boys joined the Royal Navy in 1717 and became a midshipman in the third-rate HMS Prince Frederick. In June 1725 he was on board the South Sea Company slaver Luxborough Galley when the ship sunk following a fire and the six survivors only survived by cannibalism.
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Who was William Boys?
Royal Navy officer
When was William Boys born?
William Boys was born on 25 June 1700.
When did William Boys die?
William Boys died on 4 March 1774.
What was William Boys's occupation?
William Boys was a military personnel.
What nationality was William Boys?
William Boys was British.
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· DBpedia: William Boys (Royal Navy officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Boys. https://biography.guide/william-boys-military-personnel/
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