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John Elton

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Merchant and adventurer

United Kingdom Historical FiguresDied 1751

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John Elton was an English sea captain, shipbuilder and merchant best known for inventing Elton's quadrant and serving the shah of Iran, Nader Shah.

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A portrait of a sea captain holding an Elton's quadrant by John Vanderbank. The captain depicted is possibly Elton himself.

A portrait of a sea captain holding an Elton's quadrant by John Vanderbank. The captain depicted is possibly Elton himself.

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About this person

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Historical Figures

Type

Historical Figure

Status

deceased

Dates

Died 1751

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