Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782) English naval officer of Swedish descent. Rear admiral 1780. Command of HM ships in East Indies in Seven Years War (1756-1763). Drowned when his flagship HMS 'Royal George' capsized off Spithead. Engraving after portrait by Tilly Kettle.

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Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782) English naval officer of Swedish descent. Rear admiral 1780. Command of HM ships in East Indies in Seven Years War (1756-1763). Drowned when his flagship HMS 'Royal George' capsized off Spithead. Engraving after portrait by Tilly Kettle.

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