Sir Hyde Parker | |
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 Portrait of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, 5th Bt (1714–1782) by George Romney, painted c. 1782 | |
| Born | 1 February 1714 |
| Died | 1782 (aged 67–68) |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Battles / wars | Seven Years' War American War of Independence |
Vice-Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, 5th Baronet (1 February 1714 – 1782) was a British naval commander.
Parker was born at Tredington in Worcestershire. His father, a clergyman, was a son of Sir Henry Parker. His paternal grandfather had married a daughter of Alexander Hyde, Bishop of Salisbury. He began his career at sea in the merchant service. Entering the Royal Navy at the age of 24, he was made lieutenant in 1744, and in 1748 he was made post-captain.[1] In his royal navy career, he captured a Spanish galleon that was worth £600,000.[a] This gave his family its wealth. Currently, his descendants live in the south wing of Melford Hall.
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