NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Howe, Richard Howe, earl, 1726-1799 NRA: Howe Richard (1726-1799) Earl Howe Admiral of the Fleet DNB: Howe, Richard, Earl Howe (1726-1799), naval officer LBT ID: LdHowe VIAF ID: 37796225 LOC ID: n50029802 | B/BAP: 1726-03-19 DIED: 1799-08-05 |
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He was MP for Dartmouth (1757-82), sailed with Anson, fought in the Seven Years’ War,
created Earl Howe (1788), commander of the Channel Fleet (1790); vice-admiral of England
(1792-96). | |