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William Carnegie

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William Carnegie

Birth
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Death
28 May 1831 (aged 73)
Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Burial
London, City of London, Greater London, England Add to Map
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The Crypt, opposite Admiral Nelson
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English Naval Rear Admiral. Known as the Earl of Northesk K.B., R.N, he led the "HMS Britannia" at the Battle of Trafalgar and was third in command of the battle. He followed Admiral Horatio Nelson in the "Weather Column" formation.
English Naval Rear Admiral. Known as the Earl of Northesk K.B., R.N, he led the "HMS Britannia" at the Battle of Trafalgar and was third in command of the battle. He followed Admiral Horatio Nelson in the "Weather Column" formation.

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20263/william-carnegie: accessed ), memorial page for William Carnegie (19 Apr 1758–28 May 1831), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20263, citing Saint Paul's Cathedral, London, City of London, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.