George Collier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Collier

Royal Navy admiral

Date of Birth: 11-May-1738

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 06-Apr-1795

Profession: politician, military officer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Vice Admiral Sir George Collier (11 May 1738 – 6 April 1795) was an officer of the Royal Navy who saw service during the Seven Years' War, the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars.
As commander of the fourth-rate ship HMS Rainbow, he was one of the most successful British naval commanders during the opening stages of war with America.
He achieved considerable success as one of the senior officers on the North American coast, conducting and organizing several highly effective raids and counter-strikes.
He was superseded however, and returned to Britain to play a role in the closing events of the war in European waters, before moving ashore to start a political career.
He enjoyed a brief return to service with the resumption of war with France, and achieved flag rank, but died shortly afterwards.