James Athol Wood

Politician

1756 – 1829

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Who was James Athol Wood?

Sir James Athol Wood CB, was an officer of the Royal Navy. After serving on merchant ships for the East India Company from a young age, he entered the Royal Navy in 1774. Wood served in the navy for almost his whole life, and took part in several of the wars fought by Kingdom of Great Britain throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth century. During his career he was involved in several personal conflicts and feuds, which resulted in him being the subject of two courts-martial.

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Born
1756
Perthshire
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Died
Jul 1, 1829
Hampstead

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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