George Seymour date of birth:
September 17, 1787
How old was George Seymour when died?
82
Where was George Seymour born?
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
When did George Seymour die?
January 20, 1870
What is George Seymour nationality?
British
What is George Seymour's occupation?
Royal Navy officer
Short Biography
Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Francis Seymour GCB, GCH, PC (17 September 1787 – 20 January 1870) was a Royal Navy officer. After serving as a junior officer during the French Revolutionary Wars, Seymour commanded the third-rate HMS Northumberland under Admiral Sir John Duckworth at the Battle of San Domingo during the Napoleonic Wars. He also commanded the sloop HMS Kingfisher at the blockade of Rochefort and the fifth-rate HMS Pallas under Admiral Lord Gambier at the Battle of the Basque Roads. He then saw active service during the War of 1812.