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William George Fairfax

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British Royal Navy officer

Lived 1739 to 1813 · aged 74
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Sir William George Fairfax was a vice-admiral in the Royal Navy and the progenitor of the Fairfax Baronets. His most notable service was as Admiral Adam Duncan's flag captain on board HMS Venerable during the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797.

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Lived 1739 to 1813 · aged 74
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