Roddam, Robert, 1719-1808
Variant namesRobert Roddam was a British naval officer who rose through the ranks from midshipman to Admiral of the red. He was born in 1719 on his family's ancestral estate, and entered the navy in 1735. He served on board several ships in various parts of the world, taking part in many engagements, and was promoted to lieutenant and then captain. He inherited the family estates on his older brother's death in 1776, and was promoted to admiral soon after. He was generally accounted a good seaman and an energetic officer.
From the description of Robert Roddam letter to My Lord Shuldham, 1777 July 15. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 611987075
Epithet: Admiral
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001302.0x000373
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| referencedIn | Vol. XLIII. (ff. 244). June-Nov. 1806.William Windham, Secretary of State, etc: General political correspondence: 1782-1810.includes:ff. 1, 60, 105, 184 Samuel A-? Humphreys: Letters to W. Windham: 1803-1810. f. 3 Maria Elliott: Letter to W. Windham... | British Library | |
| creatorOf | Roddam, Robert, 1719-1808. Robert Roddam letter to My Lord Shuldham, 1777 July 15. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries |
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Birth 1719
Death 1808-03-31
