Christian, Hood Hanway (NBD) (Q24015470)
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entry in the Naval Biographical Dictionary
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Christian, Hood Hanway (NBD) |
entry in the Naval Biographical Dictionary |
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CHRISTIAN. (English)
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Rear-Admiral of the White, 1838. f-p., 21; h-p., 34. (English)
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Sir H. C. Christian was born in 1747. He commanded the Suffolk 74, in Byron’s action with D’Estaing, 6 July 1779; was in the actions with De Guychen of 17 April and 15 and 19 May, 1780; and commanded the naval force employed in co-operation with the army under Sir Ralph Abercromby at the reduction of Ste. Lucie in May 1796. He died Commander-in-Chief at the Cape of Good Hope in Nov 1798. (English)
