Lord Augustus FitzRoy
Lord Augustus FitzRoy | |
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Augustus Fitzroy. (Christian Friedrich Zincke) | |
| Born | 16 October 1716 England |
| Died | 24 May 1741 (aged 24) Jamaica |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | – 1741 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Eltham HMS Orford |
| Battles / wars | |
| Relations | Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton (father) Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton (son) Charles FitzRoy, 1st Baron Southampton (son) |
Lord Augustus FitzRoy (16 October 1716 – 24 May 1741) was a British officer of the Royal Navy. He served during the War of the Austrian Succession, and was involved in the capture of the Spanish ship of the line, Princesa, a major prize in the war. He was also the father of Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton, who became Prime Minister of Great Britain.