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George Brydges Rodney The British admiral George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1718-1792), by winning notable victories in Caribbean waters over French, Spanish, and Dutch forces, contributed substantially to British command of the seas in the late 18th century. Born in February 1718,... Read more
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Oscar Robertson 1938-, U.S. basketball player, b. Charlotte, Tenn. Passionately devoted to basketball as a youth, Robertson led his high school team to 45 consecutive victories. After an athletically brilliant college career at the Univ. of Cincinnati, Robertson, known as the "Big O," joined... Read more
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George Anson Anson, Baron 1697-1762, British admiral. In his famous voyage (1740-44) around the world, Anson, in spite of shipwrecks and scurvy, inflicted great damage on Spanish shipping and returned to England with a rich prize. He was raised to the peerage after his popular naval victory (1747)... Read more
Russo-Japanese War Russo-Japanese War
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Edward Russell 1st earl of Orford Edward Russell 1st earl of Orford
Orford, Edward Russell, 1st earl of (1652–1727). Russell was nephew of the 1st duke of Bedford, entered the navy in 1671, and saw much service in the second Anglo-Dutch war. Alienated from the court by the execution of his cousin Lord Russell, he signed the invitation to William of Orange... Read more
Shipka Shipka
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John Jervis earl of St Vincent John Jervis earl of St Vincent
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George Brydges Rodney 1st Baron Rodney George Brydges Rodney 1st Baron Rodney
George Brydges Rodney Rodney, 1st Baron 1719-92, British admiral. He served with distinction in the Seven Years War (1757-63), his most notable achievement being the capture (1762) of Martinique in the West Indies. Pressed by debts, he lived in France from 1775 to 1778. In 1778 he was recalled,... Read more
Battle of Chester Battle of Chester
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