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John Narborough

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English naval commander

Lived 1640 to 1688 · aged 48
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Admiral Sir John Narborough was an English naval commander. He served with distinction in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and against the pirates of the Barbary Coast. He is also known for leading a poorly understood expedition to Valdivia and Patagonia in 1670-1671.

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Narborough was knighted after the Battle of Sole Bay in 1672.Narborough was knighted after the Battle of Sole Bay in 1672.Sir John suppressing Barbary pirates 14-24 January 1676Sir John suppressing Barbary pirates 14-24 January 1676Knowlton Court, KentKnowlton Court, KentBoth Sir John and his sons have memorials in Knowlton church.Both Sir John and his sons have memorials in Knowlton church.

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Admiral Sir John Narborough was an English naval commander. He served with distinction in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and against the pirates of the Barbary Coast. He is also known for leading a poorly understood expedition to Valdivia and Patagonia in 1670-1671. In the 1680s he was involved in the scavenging of wrecked Spanish treasure ships.

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Lived 1640 to 1688 · aged 48
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