Hans Peter Holm

Military Person

1772 – 1812

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Who was Hans Peter Holm?

Hans Peter Holm was a Danish naval officer who commanded vessels of the Dano-Norwegian Navy in several actions. He commanded several naval vessels during the Gunboat War. His most important action occurred in 1812 at the Battle of Lyngør when a British squadron, led by the British ship-of-the-line HMS Dictator, destroyed his vessel, HDMS Najaden. Holm sustained wounds in the battle but survived, only to drown in an accident shortly afterwards.

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Born
Jun 17, 1772
Died
Oct 26, 1812
Langesundsfjord

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on July 23, 2013

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