John James Onslow
John James Onslow | |
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| Born | 1785 |
| Died | 1856 (aged 70–71) |
| Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | c.1810–1847 |
Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Surveillante HMS Montagu HMS Conqueror HMS Clio HMS Daphne |
Conflicts | |
| Relations | Sir Richard Onslow (father) |
Captain John James Onslow (1785–1856) was a Royal Navy officer who commanded HMS Clio during the reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. Onslow successfully brought the islands under British control. Onslow was the son of Sir Richard Onslow, 1st Baronet and second cousin of Thomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of Onslow.[1]
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