George Tryon
English admiral and naval strategist
Born
January 4th, 1832
193 years ago
Died
1893
132 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United Kingdom
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An English admiral, strategic naval operations characterized the career. Played a significant role in the Second Anglo-Chinese War and was influential in the development of the Royal Navy's tactics. Commanded the battleship HMS Victoria, which tragically sank during naval exercises in 1893, leading to substantial loss of life. Authored numerous reports and publications on naval strategy and tactics that shaped future naval conduct.
Commanded HMS Victoria at the Battle of the Nile
Contributed to naval tactics and strategy
Served in the Second Anglo-Chinese War
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