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Sir John Jennings

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Sir John Jennings

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23 Dec 1743 (aged 78–79)
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Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Royal Navy Officer, Lord of the Admirality and a member of Parliament.He was regarded as one of the greatest seamen of his age.He was knighted for his exploits by Queen Ann on 9 September 1704,promtoted to Rear Admiral in 1705,Vice Admiral in 1708 and Admiral in 1709.He entered parliament in 1705 and was regarded as a useful member of the House of Commons, representing Portsmouth,Rochester and Queenborough all with strong navel connections.He was a Lord of the Admiralty from 1704 until deafness forced him to resign in 1727.
Royal Navy Officer, Lord of the Admirality and a member of Parliament.He was regarded as one of the greatest seamen of his age.He was knighted for his exploits by Queen Ann on 9 September 1704,promtoted to Rear Admiral in 1705,Vice Admiral in 1708 and Admiral in 1709.He entered parliament in 1705 and was regarded as a useful member of the House of Commons, representing Portsmouth,Rochester and Queenborough all with strong navel connections.He was a Lord of the Admiralty from 1704 until deafness forced him to resign in 1727.

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  • Added: Jul 31, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55684848/john-jennings: accessed ), memorial page for Sir John Jennings (1664–23 Dec 1743), Find a Grave Memorial ID 55684848, citing Westminster Abbey, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England; Maintained by Ff (contributor 47171917).