Parker Sir Hyde 1739-1807 Second Son Of Vice-admiral Sir Hyde


Parker. Born in England. Served in the navy under his father. In 1757

became lieutenant, and in 1763 commanded the Baleine. In 1766

transferred to the Hussar, and served under Lord Hood on the North

American station until 1770; served with Howe at New York; Rhode Island

in 1778; and in 1779 convoyed the troops to Savannah; knighted for his

services, 1779; commander-in-chief at Jamaica, 1796-1800; promoted

rear-admiral of the Red in 1799; commanded the fleet which attacked

Copenhagen in 1807. =Index=: (General Brock era) In command of expedition to the

Baltic, 24; signals Nelson at Copenhagen to leave off action, 28.



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