Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet
Military Person
1727 – 1789
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Who was Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet?
Rear Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet of Carr was a descendant of the Earls of Morton and a distinguished British naval officer. He is particularly known for his part in the Battle of the Saintes during the American War of Independence where he helped pioneer the tactic of "breaking the line".
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- Born
- 1727
Scotland - Children
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- Mar 17, 1789
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on July 23, 2013
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