Philip Broke
Royal Navy admiral
Died when: 64 years 115 days (771 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, 1st Baronet KCB (/'br?k/; 9 September 1776 – 2 January 1841) was a distinguished officer in the British Royal Navy.
During his lifetime, he was often referred to as "Broke of the Shannon", a reference to his notable command of HMS Shannon in the War of 1812.
His most famous military achievement was defeating and capturing the American frigate, USS Chesapeake.
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