Thomas Cotes (Royal Navy officer)
| Thomas Cotes | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Thomas Cotes by Joshua Reynolds | |
| Born | 4 June 1712 |
| Died | 16 July 1767 |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands held | Jamaica Station |
Vice-Admiral Thomas Cotes (4 June 1712 - 16 July 1767) was a Royal Navy officer who became Commander-in-Chief of the Jamaica Station.
Naval career
Promoted to post captain in 1740, Cotes was appointed to the command of the third-rate HMS Edinburgh in 1745 and saw action at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre in October 1747. [1] He was promoted to rear admiral in May 1755 and became Commander-in-Chief of the Jamaica Station in 1757[2] before being promoted to Vice-Admiral in February 1758.[1] He served as Member of Parliament for Great Bedwyn from 1761 to 1767.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Thomas Cotes". Three Decks. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ↑ Cundall, p. xx
- ↑ "Thomas Cotes". History of Parliament. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
Sources
- Cundall, Frank (1915). Historic Jamaica. West India Committee.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Townshend |
Commander-in-Chief, Jamaica Station 1757–1760 |
Succeeded by Charles Holmes |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Hon. Robert Brudenell Sir Robert Hildyard |
Member of Parliament for Great Bedwyn 1761–1767 With: William Woodley William Burke |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Fludyer William Burke |
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