Richard Parker (mutineer)

Richard Parker
Richard Parker about to be hanged for mutiny
Born(1767-04-16)16 April 1767
Exeter, Devon
Died30 June 1797(1797-06-30) (aged 30)
HMS Sandwich, off Sheerness, Kent
Place of burial
Allegiance Great Britain
Service/branch Royal Navy
Years of service1782–1794, 1797
Spouse(s)Anne McHardy Parker

Richard Parker (16 April 1767 – 30 June 1797) was an English sailor executed for his role as president of the so-called "Floating Republic", a naval mutiny in the Royal Navy which took place at the Nore between 12 May and 16 June 1797.