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Scott, Matthew Henry

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Title Vice-Admiral (RN)
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Birth 00/00/1775 Death 00/00/1837
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Country Jamaica Country (nk)
 
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Biography
He the son of a wealthy planter in Jamaica.
 
Military Service
He served at the reduction of Martinique and St Lucia, being promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral in 1812, his flag being hoisted on board HMS Chatham. Scott later commanded the British and Russian amphibious force that landed at South Beveland, and was promoted Vice-Admiral in 1819.
 
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