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Sir Henry Blackwood

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British admiral, much trusted by Nelson; distinguished at Aboukir Bay and Trafalgar; was present at Nelson's death; held subsequently high naval positions (1770-1832).

Sir Henry Blackwood

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British admiral, much trusted by Nelson; distinguished at Aboukir Bay and Trafalgar; was present at Nelson's death; held subsequently high naval positions (1770-1832).

Sir Edward Belcher

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Admiral, was engaged in several exploring and surveying expeditions; sailed round the world, and took part in the operations in China (1812-1877).

Sir Edward Belcher

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Admiral, was engaged in several exploring and surveying expeditions; sailed round the world, and took part in the operations in China (1812-1877).

Sir Francis Bourgeois

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Painter to George III.; left his collection to Dulwich College, and £10,000 to build a gallery for them (1756-1811).

Sir Francis Bourgeois

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Painter to George III.; left his collection to Dulwich College, and £10,000 to build a gallery for them (1756-1811).

Sir Frederick Bramwell

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Civil engineer, president of the British Association in 1888, and previously of Association of Engineers; b. 1818.

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