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Duncan of Camperdown, Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown

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Duncan of Camperdown, Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown (1731–1804)

Scottish admiral. He was commander-in-chief of the North Sea 1795–1801 during the Revolutionary Wars, and gained a decisive victory over the Dutch at Camperdown on 11 October 1797. He was created Viscount Duncan of Camperdown and Baron of Lundie in 1797 for his services.



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