Robert Man
Robert Man | |
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| Born | 1721 |
| Died | 1783 |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1731–1783 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Launceston HMS Lynn HMS Anson HMS Prince Frederick HMS Lancaster HMS Cornwall Leeward Islands Station Mediterranean Fleet Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty |
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Admiral Robert Man (1721–1783) was a Royal Navy officer. He commanded the third-rate HMS Lancaster at the siege of Louisbourg in June 1758 during the French and Indian War. He went on to become commander-in-chief of the Leeward Islands Station, then Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet and finally First Naval Lord.