William George Fairfax
British Royal Navy officer
Died when: 74 years 244 days (895 months)Star Sign: Pisces
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Sir William George Fairfax (8 March 1739 – 7 November 1813) was a vice-admiral in the Royal Navy and the progenitor of the Fairfax Baronets.
His most notable service was as Admiral Adam Duncan's flag captain on board HMS Venerable during the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797.
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