About William Parry
Lived 1705 – 1779 (aged 73–74). William Parry was a naval officer.
Admiral of the Blue William Parry (1705 – 29 April 1779) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Jamaica Station.
Life
Promoted to captain on 1 October 1744, Parry was given command of the fourth-rate HMS Kingston in February 1755 and saw action at the Battle of Minorca in May 1756 during the Seven Years' War. Promoted to Rear-Admiral of the Blue on 21 October 1762, he went on to be Commander-in-Chief of the Jamaica Station in 1766 and, having been promoted to Vice-Admiral of the Blue on 24 October 1770, he became Commander-in-Chief of the Leeward Islands Station in 1772. He was promoted to Admiral of the Blue on 29 January 1778.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Parry?
Royal Navy officer (1705-1779)
When was William Parry born?
William Parry was born in 1705.
When did William Parry die?
William Parry died on 29 April 1779.
What was William Parry's occupation?
William Parry was a naval officer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Parry (Royal Navy officer, born 1705)
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