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Admiral Sir William Sidney Smith GCB GCTE KmstkSO FRS (21 June 1764 – 26 May 1840) was a British naval and intelligence officer. Serving in the American and French revolutionary wars and Napoleonic Wars, he rose to the rank of Admiral.
O almirante Sir William Sidney Smith, GCB, GCTE, KmstkSO, FRS, (21 de Junho de 1764 – 26 de Maio de 1840) foi um oficial da marinha Britânico. Foi promovido ao posto de almirante após servir nas guerras revolucionárias Estadunidense e Francesa.
A biography of Sir William Sidney Smith, a British naval officer who fought in the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary Wars and the Russo-Swedish War. Learn about his achievements, adventures and controversies in this comprehensive article.
Brazilian historians have heard of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith principally and, almost exclusively, because of his participation in the journey of the Royal Family and court of Portugal to Brazil, in 1807-08. At the time he commanded the squadron stationed off the coast of Portugal.
Learn about the life and career of Admiral Sir William Sidney Smith, a British naval officer who fought in the American and French revolutionary wars. He was involved in the siege of Acre, the Battle of the Nile, the Egyptian campaign and the Battle of Trafalgar.
A review of a book about the admiral who defended Acre against Napoleon's invasion. Learn how Smith compared to Nelson and why he is forgotten.
13 de jun. de 1998 · Sir Sidney Smith is remembered in history for a single episode - his successful siege of Acre (with the help of Turkish troops) against Napoleon in 1799, which virtually stymied French...
