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Sir Edward Codrington, GCB, FRS (27 April 1770 – 28 April 1851) was a British admiral, who took part in the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of Navarino.
Codrington was a co-heir with his siblings, William John Codrington and Caroline Codrington, of their uncle Christopher Bethell, who on his death in 1797 left them the Room estate on Antigua and the enslaved people on it. In 1834, Codrington claimed compensation from the UK government's Slave Compensation Commission.
30 de mar. de 2024 · Edward Codrington (1770–1851) joined the navy at the age of thirteen. Having narrowly avoided freezing to death in Nova Scotia three years later, he went on to serve during some of the most important naval conflicts of his time.
Help. Sir Edward Codrington. (1770-1851), Admiral. Early Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry. Sitter in 11 portraits. Entered the Navy in 1783. He took part in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and in 1808 he was placed in command of the Blake in which he saw active service in the Peninsular War.
Overview. Sir Edward Codrington. (1770—1851) naval officer. Quick Reference. (1770–1851). Codrington was of the Gloucestershire family of baronets and entered the navy in 1783. He served with distinction at the Glorious First of June in 1794. At Trafalgar he captained the Orion.
Son of Sir William Codrington 1st bart and father of Christopher Bethell Codrington, Admiral Edward Codrington, Caroline Walrond (each of whom q.v.). London merchant, partner with John Miller. Inherited the Folly estate on Antigua from his father in 1741.
Description. Contents. Resources. Courses. About the Authors. Edward Codrington (1770–1851) joined the navy at the age of thirteen. Having narrowly avoided freezing to death in Nova Scotia three years later, he went on to serve during some of the most important naval conflicts of his time.
