Samuel Wallis | |
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 Portrait of Samuel Wallis by Henry Stubble, c. 1785 | |
| Born | 23 April 1728 Fentenwoon, Cornwall |
| Died | 21 January 1795 (aged 71) Devonshire Street, London |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | c.1748–1795 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Swan HMS Port Mahon HMS Prince of Orange HMS Dolphin HMS Torbay HMS Dublin HMS Queen |
| Known for | Pacific exploration |
| Battles / wars | |
| Spouse(s) | Betty Hearle |
| Other work | Extra Commissioner of the Navy |
Samuel Wallis (23 April 1728 – 21 January 1795 in London) was a British naval officer and explorer of the Pacific Ocean who made the first recorded visit by a European navigator to Tahiti.