John Bazely, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Bazely

British Royal Navy admiral

Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1740

Place of Birth: Dover, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 22-Apr-1809

Profession: naval officer

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Admiral John Bazely (March 1740 – 22 April 1809) was an experienced and highly respected officer of the British Royal Navy who served in three wars and saw numerous actions, notably during the American War of Independence.
He first gained notice with the capture of the American brig USS Lexington in 1777, following which he was rapidly promoted and by 1779 was a post captain and fought in engagements under Augustus Keppel and George Rodney with some success.
He later served in the Channel Fleet under Lord Howe and fought at the Glorious First of June, although his career stagnated during the French Revolutionary Wars and he was unemployed for the final decade of his life, despite his being "regarded with respect and gratitude by his compatriots at large".