Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe

Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe, Earl Howe was a Royal Navy officer and politician. After serving in the War of the Austrian Succession, he gained a reputation for his role in amphibious operations against the French coast as part of Britain's policy of naval descents during the Seven Years' War. He also took part, as a naval captain, in the decisive British naval victory at the Battle of Quiberon Bay in November 1759.

Occupation

Q10669499, Q82955, Q189290, Q11545923

Position held

Q96776428, Q96776431, Q96776432, Q96776434

Citizenship

Q161885

Born

March 8, 1726, March 19, 1725

Died

August 5, 1799