1742 - 1821
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John Colpoys is a member of the following lists: Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Royal Navy admirals and Lords of the Admiralty.
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Details
| Birthday |
30th November, 1741
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| Birthplace |
Unknown
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| Died |
4th April, 1821
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| Place of Death |
Greenwich Hospital
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| Occupation |
Military
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Admiral Sir John Colpoys, GCB (c. 1742 – 4 April 1821) was an officer of the British Royal Navy who served in three wars but is most notable for being one of the catalysts of the Spithead Mutiny in 1797 after ordering his marines to fire on a deputation of mutinous sailors. Although this event resulted in his removal from active duty, Colpoys was a capable administrator who remained heavily involved in staff duties ashore during the Napoleonic Wars and was later a Lord of the Admiralty, Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath (later a Knight Grand Cross) and Governor of Greenwich Naval Hospital.
