Shovell, Clowdisley, Sir, 1650-1707
Variant namesSir Clowdisley Shovell (1650-1707) and Sir George Rooke (1650-1709), were two British admirals who spent their naval careers in Channel and Mediterranean duties. Shovell served with Rooke on occasion, as in the 1696 attack on Calais, the aborted 1702 expedition to Cadiz, and the 1704 capture of Gibraltar.
From the description of Papers of Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1673-1792 (bulk 1690-1704). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228721096
English admiral of the fleet.
From the description of Disposition of the Forces on board Sir Cloud: Shovells Squadron : contemporary copy not autograph, [170?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664765
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associatedWith | Boswell, James, 1740-1795 | person |
associatedWith | Bridgeman, William. | person |
associatedWith | Bridgeman, William, Sir, fl. 1696. | person |
associatedWith | Burchett, Joshia, 1666? -1746 | person |
associatedWith | Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746. | person |
associatedWith | Duke of Shrewsbury | person |
associatedWith | Fitch, Samuel. | person |
associatedWith | Great Britain. Royal Navy | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Hedges, Charles, Sir, 1649 or 50-1714. | person |
associatedWith | Hopsonn, Thomas, Sir, 1642-1717. | person |
associatedWith | Kent, Captain. | person |
associatedWith | Montagu, Charles, Duke of Manchester, 1660?-1722. | person |
associatedWith | Montagu, Charles, Earl of Manchester, 1660-1722 | person |
associatedWith | Narborough, Admiral Sir John, the Earl of Peterbourough. | person |
associatedWith | Parker Family | family |
associatedWith | Rooke, Admieral Sir George. | person |
associatedWith | Rooke, George, Sir, 1650-1709. | person |
associatedWith | Shovell, Sir Cloudesley, 1650-1707 | person |
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Battle of Barfleur, 1692 |
Battle of Malaga, August 24, 1704 |
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697 |
Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1704 |
War of the Grand Alliance |
War of the Spanish Succession |
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Birth 1650
Death 1707-10-23
Bretons