Henry, Duke of Grafton, 1663-1690, Vice-Admiral of England and Lieutenant of the Admiralty, Navies and Seas of England, Master of the Trinity House, Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Footguards

By Almeric William Fitzroy

Book Overview

Henry, Duke of Grafton, 1663-1690: Vice-Admiral of England and Lieutenant of the Admiralty, Navies and Seas of England is a historical book written by Almeric Fitz Roy and published in 1921. The book is a biography of Henry FitzRoy, the Duke of Grafton, who was an important figure in the English navy during the late 17th century. FitzRoy was the illegitimate son of King Charles II and Barbara Villiers, and he rose to prominence in the navy due to his family connections. The book provides a detailed account of FitzRoy's life, from his childhood to his untimely death at the age of 27. It covers his naval career, including his role in the Battle of Beachy Head in 1690, and his political career, which saw him serve as a Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds. The book also explores the wider historical context of FitzRoy's life, including the political and social landscape of 17th century England. It provides insights into the workings of the English navy and the role played by naval officers in the country's political and military affairs. Overall, Henry, Duke of Grafton, 1663-1690: Vice-Admiral of England and Lieutenant of the Admiralty, Navies and Seas of England is a comprehensive and engaging biography of an important figure in English history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in naval history, as well as those interested in the political and social history of 17th century England.Also, Master Of The Trinity House, Colonel Of The 1st Regiment Of Footguards.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164006754
• ISBN13: 9781164006756
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"