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Edward Vernon

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Edward Vernon

Royal Navy admiral (1684-1757)

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Admiral Edward Vernon was a Royal Navy officer and politician. He had a long and distinguished career, rising to the rank of admiral after 46 years service. As a vice admiral during the War of Jenkins' Ear, in 1739 he was responsible for the capture of Portobelo, Panama, seen as expunging the failure of Admiral Hosier there in a previous conflict. However, his amphibious operation against the Spanish port of Cartagena de Indias was a disastrous defeat. Vernon also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) on three occasions and was outspoken on naval matters in Parliament, making him a controversial figure.

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Occupation: naval officer, politician, admiral, member of parliament
Position held: member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: November 12, 1684
Died: October 30, 1757

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