George Rooke
Military Commander
1650 – 1709
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Who was George Rooke?
Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Rooke was an English naval commander. He is known for his service in the wars against France and particularly remembered today for his victory at Vigo Bay and for capturing Gibraltar for England in 1704, during the War of the Spanish Succession.
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- Born
- 1650
Canterbury - Nationality
- England
- Kingdom of England
- Died
- Jan 24, 1709
Canterbury
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on July 23, 2013
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