Joshua Rowley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joshua Rowley

English naval officer and fourth son of Admiral Sir William Rowley

Date of Birth: 01-May-1734

Place of Birth: Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 26-Feb-1790

Profession: naval officer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Joshua Rowley

  • Vice-Admiral Sir Joshua Rowley, 1st Baronet (1734–1790) was the fourth son of Admiral Sir William Rowley.
  • Sir Joshua was from an ancient English family, originating in Staffordshire (England) and was born on 1 May 1734 in Dublin Rowley served with distinction in a number of battles throughout his career and was highly praised by his contemporaries.
  • Unfortunately whilst his career was often active he did not have the opportunity to command any significant engagements and always followed rather than led.
  • His achievements have therefore been eclipsed by his contemporaries such as Keppel, Hawke, Howe and Rodney.
  • Rowley however remains one of the stalwart commanders of the wooden walls that kept Britain safe for so long.

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