Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe

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Admiral. His long naval career began in 1739; he was Commander-in-Chief, North America (1775–1778), during the War of American Independence, and he relieved Gibraltar from the Spanish siege (1782). He led the Channel Fleet to victory over the French in 1794 in the battle known as 'The Glorious First of June'. A popular commander with his men, he was brought out of retirement to mediate in the Fleet mutiny in 1797.

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Title

Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe

Date

c.1795

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 56.5 x W 39.4 cm

Accession number

75

Acquisition method

Purchased, 1859

Work type

Painting

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