Vice-Admiral James Wilkes Maurice (10 February 1775 – 4 September 1857) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Unlike his contemporaries who won fame commanding ships, Maurice gained accolades for his command of a number of island fortresses.
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10 February 1775 Devonport Devon
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Died |
4 September 1857 (aged 82) East Emma Place, East Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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