Henry Killigrew (Royal Navy officer)

Henry Killigrew
Bornc.1652
Died9 November 1712
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1666–1694 (RN)
1702-1708 (MP)
RankAdmiral of the Blue
Battles / warsSt. James's Day Battle
Battle of Schooneveld
Battle of Solebay
Battle of Texel

Admiral Henry Killigrew (c. 1652 – 9 November 1712) was a Royal Navy officer who rose to the rank of Admiral of the Blue and was appointed a Lords Commissioner of the Admiralty and member of the Board of Admiralty. After retiring from the Royal Navy he pursued a career in politics and later became a Member of Parliament.[1]

  1. ^ Cruickshanks, Eveline; Watson, Paula (2002). "KILLIGREW, Henry (c.1652-1712), of St. Julians, nr. St. Albans, Herts.". In Hayton, David; Cruickshanks, Eveline; Handley, Stuart (eds.). The House of Commons 1690–1715. The History of Parliament Trust. Retrieved 23 April 2016.