John Spratt Rainier
John Spratt Rainier | |
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Rainier in captain's uniform, c. 1796 | |
| Member of Parliament for Sandwich | |
| In office April 1808 – September 1812 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1777 Sandwich, Kent |
| Died | 13 November 1822 (aged 44) Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Resting place | St Mary's Church, Sandwich |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Deare (1780–1872)
(m. 1806) |
| Relations | Admiral Peter Rainier (uncle) Captain Peter Rainier (cousin) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral of the Blue |
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| Battles/wars | |
John Spratt Rainier (sometimes spelt Sprat; 1777 – 13 November 1822) was an officer in the Royal Navy. He was appointed to the rank of post captain at the age of 19 while serving in the French Revolutionary Wars and went on to command ships of the line in the Napoleonic Wars. Rainier served as Member of Parliament for Sandwich from 1808 to 1812 and was promoted to rear-admiral in 1819.