Richard Kempenfelt

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Richard Kempenfelt (1718 - 29 August 1782) was a British rear-admiral. He was born at Westminster. His father, a Swede, is said to have been in the service of James II, and subsequently to have entered the British army. Richard Kempenfelt joined the navy, was commissioned a lieutenant in January 1741. Saw service in the West Indies, taking part in the capture of Porto Bello during the War of Jenkins' Ear. In 1746 he returned to England, and from that date to 1780, …

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1718
Died:
1782

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