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Sir Henry Blackwood
Language; Encyclopedias
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
Language; Encyclopedias
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
Language; Encyclopedias
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
Language; Encyclopedias
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
Language; Encyclopedias
Painter to George III.; left his collection to Dulwich College, and £10,000 to build a gallery for them (1756-1811).
Sir Francis Bourgeois
Language; Encyclopedias
Painter to George III.; left his collection to Dulwich College, and £10,000 to build a gallery for them (1756-1811).
Sir Frederick Bramwell
Language; Encyclopedias
Civil engineer, president of the British Association in 1888, and previously of Association of Engineers; b. 1818.
