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Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), English naval officer of Swedish descent. Artist: Unknown

Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), English naval officer of Swedish descent. Artist: Unknown

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Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), English naval officer of Swedish descent. Kempenfelt commanded HM ships in the East Indies in the Seven Years War (1756-1763). He reached the rank of Rear-Admiral in 1780, but was drowned two years later when his flagship, HMS 'Royal George', capsized off Spithead.

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