Vice-Admiral Sir George Carew | |
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| Born | c. 1504 Preston, Devon |
| Died | 19 July 1545, aged c. 41 Portsmouth harbour, Battle of the Solent |
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| Service | Army, Navy |
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Vice-Admiral, Sir George Carew (c. 1504 – 19 July 1545) was an English soldier, admiral and adventurer during the reign of King Henry VIII who died in the sinking of the Royal Navy flagship Mary Rose at the Battle of the Solent during an attempted French invasion in the Italian War of 1542–1546. Scion of a controversial and dramatic family, Carew had a wild youth and explored widely, being arrested several times for associating with rebellious vassals of the king. Carew successfully tamed this nature in his later years, during which he became a trusted advisor and military officer in the King's service.[1]
- ^ Wagner & Schmid 2012, pp. 211–212.