John Quilliam | |
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 An 1826 portrait of Captain John Quilliam by the artist Henry Barber | |
| Born | 29 September 1771 Marown, Isle of Man |
| Died | 10 October 1829 (aged 58) Michael, Isle of Man |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1794–1817 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Ildefonso HMS Spencer HMS Inconstant HMS Crescent HMS Alexandria |
| Battles / wars | |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Stevenson[1] |
Captain John Quilliam (29 September 1771 – 10 October 1829) was a Royal Navy officer who served as first lieutenant on HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. He was a farmer's son who was impressed into the Royal Navy in 1791.[2]
- ^ Manks Advertiser. 25 December 1817, page 2.
- ^ "Captain Quilliam RN unveiled in new location on Trafalgar Day". 21 October 2020.