The Cotman Collection | Rodney, George Brydges Lord Admiral, 1718 - 1792

Lord Admiral George Brydges Rodney

1718 - 1792


A British naval officer. He is best known for his commands in the American War of Independence, particularly his victory over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. It is often claimed that he was the commander to have pioneered the tactic of "breaking the line".