Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan
Military Person
1731 – 1804
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Who was Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan?
Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan was a British admiral who defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown on 11 October 1797. This victory was considered one of the most significant actions in naval history.
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- Born
- Jul 1, 1731
Dundee - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- Aug 4, 1804
Cornhill-on-Tweed
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on July 23, 2013
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