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1853Mar, 4

Thomas Bladen Capel

Thomas Bladen Capel, English admiral (b. 1776)
Admiral Sir Thomas Bladen Capel (25 August 1776 – 4 March 1853) was an officer in the British Royal Navy whose distinguished service in the French Revolutionary War, the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812 earned him rapid promotion and great acclaim both in and out of the Navy. He was also a great friend of Admiral Nelson and can be considered a full member of Nelson's "band of brothers".

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  • 19Jan

    Il trovatore

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  • 14Jul

    Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations

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  • 4Oct

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  • 30Nov

    Battle of Sinop

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